Questions answered by Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus

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Lab bill for collection, billed late, and over two and half years old-on disability, I had lab work done, do not remember MD.

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

This is not a Social Security question but rather a bill collection question. You can post it in that area. It is rare for doctors not to charge...

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Can my child receive SSDI and Survivor benefits?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

I agree with Ms. Joy. You should check with the SSA to see which option is best. However, you generally can get the highest benefit but you don't...

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I received a compensation order DO i need to contact Insurance company?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

I don't do federal WC but I can refer you to someone who knows.

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I need a legal malpractice lawyer that knows worker comp. laws for a case in Circuit Court in VA.

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

I know of a few lawyers who testify as WC experts in Virginia. However, that kind of lawsuit will be extremely expensive. I don't know of anyone...

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EIf I have a judgement against me and I just settled a workmens comp settlement can they request to freeze my money,

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

WC proceeds are normally exempt from seizure or garnishment but if the WC settlement has been deposited and co-mingled with other monies the WC...

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I was injured at work and do I have a workman's comp claim? How does it work? Do I lose my job? Do they fire me? What happens?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

You may have a WC claim but you did not describe what caused your injury. If you just had a fainting spell for unknown reasons, this may not be an...

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Vocational rehab counselor has arranged a security officer job for me after having me attend a two day course .

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

I have 35 years of experience doing WC cases in Virginia. If the proposed job fits within the work restrictrions for your injury set by treating...

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I original applied for SSI in 2007 and was refused benefits. However, I reapplied in Oct. 2013.

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

If you are found disabled at or before your application date, then you would be paid SSI starting with the month you applied.

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Can my Wife that I have been separated from for about 12years ask for back pay. Im disabled on SSD. I've have receipts of $ Ive.

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

Whether or not she can get alimony would be dependent upon your financial circumstances and your wife's financial circumstances. You would have to...

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After the divorce will I keep getting social security?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

If you are getting Social Security due to your disability, it will not be affected by your divorce. Since you are under age 60 I assume that is the...

Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus's Answers (3674)

Lab bill for collection, billed late, and over two and half years old-on disability, I had lab work done, do not remember MD.

Can my child receive SSDI and Survivor benefits?

I received a compensation order DO i need to contact Insurance company?

I need a legal malpractice lawyer that knows worker comp. laws for a case in Circuit Court in VA.

EIf I have a judgement against me and I just settled a workmens comp settlement can they request to freeze my money,

I was injured at work and do I have a workman's comp claim? How does it work? Do I lose my job? Do they fire me? What happens?

Vocational rehab counselor has arranged a security officer job for me after having me attend a two day course .

I original applied for SSI in 2007 and was refused benefits. However, I reapplied in Oct. 2013.

Can my Wife that I have been separated from for about 12years ask for back pay. Im disabled on SSD. I've have receipts of $ Ive.

After the divorce will I keep getting social security?