Questions answered by Sherri Allen

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Do I automatically qualify for SSI/ssdi?

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

If you can show SSA that there is a "dire need" it is possible to speed up your SSA claim. If you look on the SSA website there's an explanation...

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Was my disability hearing unfavorable?

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

You should direct this question to your lawyer. Based upon what you have stated above, the answer to the second hypothetical question would not...

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How are overpayments with social security determined and what are the exceptions which makes the recipient entitled to payments?

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

In general, if a person is in custody, SSDI payments are suspended until the person has been released.

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Buying a house on SSI

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

You should contact the Social Security Administration. Ordinarily, owning a home does not affect SSI. Given your particular case, it's better to...

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Why was my wifes' SS decreased almost $200 supposedly from their past 3+ year miscalculation?

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

The letter from SSA should have explained why your wife's monthly SSA benefit was reduced from $858.00 to $663.70. If not, you should contact the...

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I’m getting social security money but I’m trying to become my own payee

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

Generally, if you are an emancipated minor, you may be able to obtain the Social Security check in your own name. You mentioned a mother in law. ...

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I believe my repetitive hand injury to both hands will try to force me into another field of work my dilemma here is ?

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

If you have applied for Social Security disability benefits and have a repetitive hand injury that interferes with your ability to use your hand...

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DO it mean im approved.checked my online account with social security & it said medical decision has been made workingon decisio

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

In general, it means a person's case has been approved. That's not a guarantee because a medical reviewer ( ie… a licensed physician) reviews...

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I checked my online account and it said that a medical decision has been made and they are working on a decision am i approved

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

Generally when a medical decision has been made in a person's case, they have been approved for disability benefits.

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My friend case has been closed thru social security does this mean he is denied

Sherri's answer | Answered on October 23, 2018

Generally, when a person hears that he will receive a written notice of decision, it means that an administrative law judge or ALJ heard the case,...

Sherri Allen's Answers (439)

Do I automatically qualify for SSI/ssdi?

Was my disability hearing unfavorable?

How are overpayments with social security determined and what are the exceptions which makes the recipient entitled to payments?

Buying a house on SSI

Why was my wifes' SS decreased almost $200 supposedly from their past 3+ year miscalculation?

I’m getting social security money but I’m trying to become my own payee

I believe my repetitive hand injury to both hands will try to force me into another field of work my dilemma here is ?

DO it mean im approved.checked my online account with social security & it said medical decision has been made workingon decisio

I checked my online account and it said that a medical decision has been made and they are working on a decision am i approved

My friend case has been closed thru social security does this mean he is denied