I am disabled due to a cronic illness. When can I began getting my pention from the company I worked for.

If it is an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) employer-sponsored plan which is common, there is very little law on how the plan works...

Based on your location, I am assuming that you are hurt in Florida and your claim is being handled per Florida workers' compensation law. You...

If you don't believe that you were actually overpaid, or if you think that the alleged overpayment amount is you should file SSA Form 561, Request...

Are there any instances where a person can get SSDI if they have 18 work credits,

You would have to be under 31 years old at the onset of disability. Then you may qualify if you have credit for working half the time between age...

I have been awaiting a social security disability alj hearing and has been 9 mos. I am in North Carolina and have a question

You never said whether you are represented by an attorney but if you are, I would not jump to the conclusion from what little you have told us that...

Can I win a Social Security case after being denied 3 they say i have to file a civil suit i have at least 10 major problems.

Your question is not too clear but if you mean you have been denied at three steps (initially, at reconsideration, and at a hearing in front of an...

Can a rep payee lie to a client about how much money they have?

Of course anyone can lie to anyone about anything. But in this situation, the representative payee owes a duty to the claimant to be truthful with...

Can an attorney file for SSI back pay after being paid by SSA back pay

If your contract with your attorney was that he would be paid from both type of benefits, he certainly could subject to the overall maximum fee. ...

Can a judge change a mediation settlement in a workers comp case, if he disagrees that workers comp should have done necessary

As Mr. Friedman noted, there is a big difference whether you settled your case will represent by an attorney or not. If you were not represented...

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After settling my workman's comp case at mediation, how long will it take before I receive the check for the settlement amount?

I agree with Mr. Benn. Also, if there are any liens that attached to your settlement, such as for family support obligations, that could delay...