Questions answered by Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus

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I need to understand best way to appeal overpayment for a (now adult) minor's SSD auxiliary claim? SSA mistake but I am liable?

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

As Mr. Farrell says, most lawyers will not take these cases. This is so because there is no money to be gained from taking the case. If you want an...

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I have fibromyalgia , need an attorney to fight for social security , turned down twice , i am in south lake tahoe , nearest att

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

Fibromyalgia can make for a very difficult case. It is basically a non-diagnosis. You have pain and no one knows why so they call it Fibromyalgia....

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If I had legal custody of our child when my ex spouse received his disability social security should I be the payee

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

I agree. Go to your local Social Security Office with your proof of legal custody and apply to be the payee.

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Needing help filing appeal in federal court for social security disability-have muscular dystrophy-seizures-and back problems

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

I agree with Mr. Farrell but I would add if you have been representing yourself and have made the record it is going to be very difficult to get an...

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If you lose/quit your job during the 60 month window, do you have to prove you are still disable to be reinstate for SSI?

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

If you have exhausted the trial work period of 9 months and have lost your disability payments, then yest to regain the benefits you have to again...

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Workmans Comp Attorney or Wrongful termination Attorney?

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

From the facts you cited, if your Union will not help you I don't think an employment attorney would be interested in your case. If you were...

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Are there exceptions to the statue of limitations in an injury case?

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 20, 2012

I practice Workers Compensation Law in Virginia. The normal Workers' Compensation benefits expire after 500 weeks. If you are totally disabled due...

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I lived as husband and wife with a man for 42 years but never married. Can I collect on his Social Security benefits?

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

I agree with Ms. Sinclair. You need to have been married in order to collect benefits. Even living together 42 years is not enough. If you have...

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CURRENTLY DRAWING S SECURITY, 76 AND DISABLED SINCE 1996. NEVER FILED FOR DISABILITY. WOULD & COULD BENEFIT INCREASE .

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 19, 2012

I agree with Mr. Farell. If you are 76 and on Social Security Retirement then you are getting the maximum benefit you can receive. As a practical...

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I will be receiving a settlement hipefully soon,not a big one.i am on ss disability of 327 mo,recent domestic violence victum,

Gerald's answer | Answered on December 15, 2012

If you are on Social Security Disability and not SSI, then the personal injury settlement will not have any effect on your Social Security...

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I need to understand best way to appeal overpayment for a (now adult) minor's SSD auxiliary claim? SSA mistake but I am liable?

I have fibromyalgia , need an attorney to fight for social security , turned down twice , i am in south lake tahoe , nearest att

If I had legal custody of our child when my ex spouse received his disability social security should I be the payee

Needing help filing appeal in federal court for social security disability-have muscular dystrophy-seizures-and back problems

If you lose/quit your job during the 60 month window, do you have to prove you are still disable to be reinstate for SSI?

Workmans Comp Attorney or Wrongful termination Attorney?

Are there exceptions to the statue of limitations in an injury case?

I lived as husband and wife with a man for 42 years but never married. Can I collect on his Social Security benefits?

CURRENTLY DRAWING S SECURITY, 76 AND DISABLED SINCE 1996. NEVER FILED FOR DISABILITY. WOULD & COULD BENEFIT INCREASE .

I will be receiving a settlement hipefully soon,not a big one.i am on ss disability of 327 mo,recent domestic violence victum,