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If my husband and I are in a chapter 13 repayment plan, would disability attorney take my case help me fight for disability?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Yes they will help. Most lawyers take cases on a contingency, and no attorney can charge a fee for SS work withour approval of Social...

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I am on SSI in CA. I may receive a settlement which would make me not eligible for SSI. Do I have to repay them back?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

There could be months you mifght have to repay benefits - SSI is recalculated every 3 months, and does a look back, so part of the time could...

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My soon to be ex wife applied for food stamps back in may 2011. When applying she told them "that she could not get of me"

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Not sure what your question is, and if this is about food stamps, it is not a Social Security question. Will repost under state law - but you...

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How can i get an attorney on getting disability checks

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

You may want to talk to an attorney in your area so you can review the specific facts with counsel.If you do not have an attorney, there are a...

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I was awarded SSI the other day at my hearing but of course have yet to receive the award letter in the mail from SS.

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. There are many questions raised by your question, and we do not have the info we need to really be helpful. Talk to...

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I had been self employed most of my working life in the building industry. Had major back surgery and now on total ss db benefit

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

You need to meet with a tax attorney and a SS attorney to discuss this in detail - this question ha manuy legal implications. SSA says and the...

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If he stops going to his doctor appointments and/or taking the prescribed medications, can his disability be revoked?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

All SSA claims are supposed to be reviewed regularly - some as short as 18 months after an approval. Most are reviewed every 3 to 5 years - the law...

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My mother in-law just settled a lawsuit that paid her over $7000. She received a letter canceling her SSI money. is this allowed

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

YEs. SSI is need based, and assets over $2000 prove that in SSA's mind you no longer "need" the help. Keep receipts for where the money was spent...

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Why is the IL DHS BUREAU of Disability Determination Services doing what seems to be a review diary? Case approved 2yrs ago.

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

All SSA claims are supposed to be reviewed regularly - some as short as 18 months after an approval. Most are reviewed every 3 to 5 years - the...

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Do I need a social security lawyer?

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

You may want to talk to an attorney in your area so you can review the specific facts with counsel. If you do not have an attorney, there are a...

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If my husband and I are in a chapter 13 repayment plan, would disability attorney take my case help me fight for disability?

I am on SSI in CA. I may receive a settlement which would make me not eligible for SSI. Do I have to repay them back?

My soon to be ex wife applied for food stamps back in may 2011. When applying she told them "that she could not get of me"

How can i get an attorney on getting disability checks

I was awarded SSI the other day at my hearing but of course have yet to receive the award letter in the mail from SS.

I had been self employed most of my working life in the building industry. Had major back surgery and now on total ss db benefit

If he stops going to his doctor appointments and/or taking the prescribed medications, can his disability be revoked?

My mother in-law just settled a lawsuit that paid her over $7000. She received a letter canceling her SSI money. is this allowed

Why is the IL DHS BUREAU of Disability Determination Services doing what seems to be a review diary? Case approved 2yrs ago.

Do I need a social security lawyer?