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Can I get disabled widows benefit after getting child in care and my daughter died. I am 62 and they said no I can't apply

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

You will likely need to discuss your specific situation with an attorney. The SSA does have specific rules for widow's benefits. This link may...

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Approved for Social Security a few months ago. Now they're doing a Random Review?

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

I agree with the other answers posted. Since the review has been so quickly after you were initially approved, it certainly would be advisable to...

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I'm on SSDI just settled work comp case Do I have to see doctor 3x per year for check up for SSDI requirements purposes

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

The SSA will review cases to see if the disabled person still meets their definition of disability. It is very important that you continue to...

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What can we do?

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

If the SSA is saying that you have an overpayment of Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, then you have 2...

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Sears/ collection on my husband account, i wasn't married to him at the time i went into default, we are both on social security

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 22, 2016

As a general rule in many instances, Social Security Retirement Benefits or Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits, or Supplemental Security...

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Bank Fee Count against Recourse limit of $2,000

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 21, 2016

The SSA does count some resources as income for the Supplemental Security Income Program. I am not sure what you are meaning by a "bank fee". ...

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Will this prevent me from getting SSI for my child?

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 21, 2016

As you have already seen, the rules for SSI are very complicated. The SSA does look at assets and resources, including bank account balances. I...

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Would i loose my disability check if i purchase a small home?

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 21, 2016

The only thing that I can add to the other answers provided is that it is important to be sure to notify the SSA if you do purchase a home and...

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How will my back pay be effected for my social security

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

If you were represented by an attorney, I urge you to discuss the particulars with the attorney as soon as you are able. If you were not...

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Do I have a good case for obtaining disability?

Corbett's answer | Answered on June 16, 2016

If you are unable to work and earn more than $1130/month (gross wages) due to your severe health conditions, then filing for disability is...

Corbett Luedeman's Answers (96)

Can I get disabled widows benefit after getting child in care and my daughter died. I am 62 and they said no I can't apply

Approved for Social Security a few months ago. Now they're doing a Random Review?

I'm on SSDI just settled work comp case Do I have to see doctor 3x per year for check up for SSDI requirements purposes

What can we do?

Sears/ collection on my husband account, i wasn't married to him at the time i went into default, we are both on social security

Bank Fee Count against Recourse limit of $2,000

Will this prevent me from getting SSI for my child?

Would i loose my disability check if i purchase a small home?

How will my back pay be effected for my social security

Do I have a good case for obtaining disability?