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State of illinois ssdi and unemployment benefits

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

You can collect unemployment while waiting for Social Security Disability. However, since you say you are "willing to work and able to work" in...

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Once a judge grants SSI benefits can the person I had to deal with at the Social Security office ask for a new hearing to take

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

As the other attorney said, the judge only decides disability. The state agency then decides If you have no income and liquid assets below...

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He's 67, I'm 66, I still work. How much of my SS and 401K is he entitled to if he's no longer working but receiving ss?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

I practice Social Security Disability law in the Richmond, Virginia area. These are some points to know about your question. If you are not...

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Am I entitled to to husbands social security & UPS Pension?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

I practice Social Security Disability law in the Richmond, Virginia area. These are some points to know about your question: •As a spouse, you...

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Are VA Disability & Social Security DIsability similar

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

Veterans Disability is controlled by the VA. Service connected VA disability does not offset against Social Security Disability. However, if you...

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My mother won a Social Security case after her death. Am I entitled to the retroactive disability owed to her?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

I would think the money owed would go to her estate. If she did not leave a will, then you should check with an estate attorney in California or...

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Do Social Security benefits go to a common-law spouse?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

I do not practice in your state of Ohio. I practice in Virginia. In our state we do not recognize common law marriages. You should check with an...

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My sister claimed me as a dependent for the past several years. She died this week. Am I eligible for any of her social security

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

I do not believe you meet the definition of dependent under the Social Security Act. You are not a child or a spouse of the decedent. THESE...

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Can i loose my vacation days while being out of work for a work related injury?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

If you are out for a short period, you may not be compensated. In Virginia where I practice the first 7 days being out of work are not compensated...

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Can my employer take away my vacation days earned, because I was injured at work, and fileing workers compensation?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 08, 2010

I practice WC law in Virginia. In our state the insurance company does not have to pay for the first 7 days you are out unless you are out 21 days....

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State of illinois ssdi and unemployment benefits

Once a judge grants SSI benefits can the person I had to deal with at the Social Security office ask for a new hearing to take

He's 67, I'm 66, I still work. How much of my SS and 401K is he entitled to if he's no longer working but receiving ss?

Am I entitled to to husbands social security & UPS Pension?

Are VA Disability & Social Security DIsability similar

My mother won a Social Security case after her death. Am I entitled to the retroactive disability owed to her?

Do Social Security benefits go to a common-law spouse?

My sister claimed me as a dependent for the past several years. She died this week. Am I eligible for any of her social security

Can i loose my vacation days while being out of work for a work related injury?

Can my employer take away my vacation days earned, because I was injured at work, and fileing workers compensation?