Worked 18 years in a foreign country before moving to US in 2001 and becoming citizen, do these years affect soc sec retire?

This will depend on a few things, including: Did you pay U.S. SS on that foreign work ? (not typical, but can be the case) Are you getting a...

I need to know know if there's any chance of me recovering retirement benefits for my siblings who I have custody of?

If the father is collecting either retirement benefits or disability benefits (or has passed away as an SS insured person) the minor or disabled...

How long after being approved for ssd will I receive my back pay

I agree with Mr. Pont. It varies based on several factors, including how backed up the payment centers are as well as whether you had a concurrent...

It looks like you are being considered for a Continuing Disability Review. However, you received the short form, which generally means they don't...

When my attorney is paid for his services for my SSI which I've already received notice of when will I begin getting my back-py

Generally, they take the whole attorney fee from the gross total back pay. You will still get your first pay as high as permitted, assuming you...

A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application.

I don't disagree with my colleague. I would add, however, that I have never seen them send this vague letter about making a medical decision and...

To what degree can a representative payee control a Social Security beneficiary's finances?

Wow, this is quite a loaded question. I don't know of an absolute answer. I would say, however, that that the payee may find himself in jeopardy...

Can welfare touch SSD backpay?

Some public benefits involve offset - but this would be for coinciding months. For instance, if you receive back pay for a month that you also...

my daughter is 5 now, the father is not listed on birth certificate he has passed away...can she get benefits?

If you can prove to the SSAs satifisfaction that she is his biological child, and she was not adopted by another, yes. The SSA typically allows a...

I agree with my colleagues. Also, SSI is paid on the first of the month, normally. While SSDIB is paid on a Wed, either the 2nd, 3rd or 4th Wed. ...