What to do if you suspect an attorney has cashed a check belonging to the client without permission

I have seen SSA take months - many months- to record a returned check and reissue a correct payment to a client. Start by contacting SSA and see...

Hi can someone tell me yes or no

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Can Social Security reduce your benefits because I claimed gambling winnings on my 2012 tax return even though I was able to

If you get SSDI, there will be no impact at all.

I had a disability hearing before an AJL on 11/13/2013. Judge acknowledge favorable decision. How long before written decision

Unfortunately, there is no specific time limit on a judge. Most get decisions out, especially favorable decisions, in 30-45 days, sometimes 60...

Does Freedom of Information Act apply to personnel records or customer/applicant-initiated complaints against Social Security?

The problem is that, first, there is no money in it for the lawyer - a lawyer cannot charge or collect any fee for any work for any matter...

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My life partner received a letter from social security about benefits for same-sex partners

I agree with the other posters. And Ohio does not currently allow or recognize same sex marriages, by constitutional amendment. Not clear if SSA...

SSA Disability Benefits/POA -

This is an unfortunate situation, but as she is an adult, she still gets to make decisions about what care she gets. All you can do is support...

Is anybody familiar with accepted for value? - The social security number being an account number - the original metal ss Card?

I agree. I do not understand what the question is here.

Is it possible to start collecting Social Security at age 60 on a deceased spouses SS. I was married to him for 12 years .

There is some missing info here, but generally if you have not remarried and are age 60, you could be eligible for widow's benefits. Contact your...

My fiance got denied ssi or medicaid he has sleep apnea high risk stroke what can he do hes 50

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