Questions answered by Randolph Barnes Walton

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Can a long term disability company ask for more than a social security back pay check?

Randolph's answer | Answered on February 03, 2016

The other two gentlemen are correct. Most, if not all, LTD policies have an offset provision where your LTD benefits are reduced, at least in...

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What Social security form do I need to fill out to stop my childs disability payments?

Randolph's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

Mr. Pont is spot on with his answer. You definitely want proof that you have notified SS of the change.

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We live in Michigan and need a lawyer to look over his case...where do we start looking

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

Agree that the Find a Lawyer link will give you some good options. Also, speak to people in the local area and see who they recommend. I think...

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How to go bout getting a disability.

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

If you have not yet done so get an experienced, local attorney. You will need to apply for benefits. As previously stated you must have a...

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Can missing or additional evidence be submitted to SSA while a case is awaiting review at the SSDI Appeals Council?

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

Agree with the prior answers. I would also add that if there is significant medical evidence that is developed while the case is before the AC I...

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Is this normal procedure for an expedited ALJ hearing? If not, is there anything I can do about how I was treated?

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

While your process has certainly been lengthy I have seen this happen many times. The ALJ will send someone out for a CE and not have a hearing or...

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How do I get paid my back pay if granted?

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

The prior answers are of course correct. How long it takes to get back due benefits can vary greatly depending on the area. In general SS will...

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Is there a way to appeal to the social security office to increase my mother's supplemental social security income?

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

The prior answers are correct. SSI is a needs based program and SS assigns a value to housing you provide and may reduce the SSI benefit to your...

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Will my type of annuity affect ssi benefits? Also will any money in bank account that was direct deposit from annuity affect ssI

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

The prior answers are correct. The annuity is income that will be considered in calculating your SSI. Whether it is taxable or not does not matter...

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What do I need to do . Social security was granted may 2014, and what are my options

Randolph's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

I agree with Mr. Pont that you need to contact an attorney that handles ERISA cases as that is the law that governs most long term disability...

Randolph Barnes Walton's Answers (140)

Can a long term disability company ask for more than a social security back pay check?

What Social security form do I need to fill out to stop my childs disability payments?

We live in Michigan and need a lawyer to look over his case...where do we start looking

How to go bout getting a disability.

Can missing or additional evidence be submitted to SSA while a case is awaiting review at the SSDI Appeals Council?

Is this normal procedure for an expedited ALJ hearing? If not, is there anything I can do about how I was treated?

How do I get paid my back pay if granted?

Is there a way to appeal to the social security office to increase my mother's supplemental social security income?

Will my type of annuity affect ssi benefits? Also will any money in bank account that was direct deposit from annuity affect ssI

What do I need to do . Social security was granted may 2014, and what are my options