Can a judge still deny SSDI if the Vocational Expert answered no, that you can not do your past work or any other work?
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Answered on November 29, 2018
The simple answer is “yes” a judge could still deny a claim for other reasons even if a claimant is unable to do their past work or other types of...
Would a $6,000 car put you over the $2,000 SSI resource limit? please explain.
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Answered on November 28, 2018
You answered your own question: you can own one vehicle of any value and still be eligible for SSI.
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Soc. security approved me for disability(medicare),but sent me a denial letter for having too much in resources. -Calif. SSI Q.
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Answered on November 28, 2018
The problem for you seems to be that you are confusing two different Social Security programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) which...
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SSDI is telling me my benefit payment will be $547 less than my SDI payment. Is that right?
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Answered on November 28, 2018
Yes, that is probably correct. California SDI is based on a percentage of what you were making when you were working - about 50% - BUT is only paid...
Is it possible to settle a federal restitution case?
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Answered on November 26, 2018
You may want to speak with a bankruptcy attorney about the possibility of discharging the remaining balance owed through a bankrupty filing.
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Received a cessation for my disability. I want to try to represent myself. Are people who try to represent themselves successful
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Answered on November 26, 2018
As the old saying goes, “the lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” Proceed accordingly.
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Long term disability
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Answered on November 26, 2018
Generally, if you are approved for Social Security disability, the LTD carrier will require that the insured (you) switch off their policy and on...
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Is it best to file for SSI disability for 20 y.o. daughter with mental illness on my own, or should I go throught an attorney?
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Answered on November 26, 2018
Use an attorney: they get paid on a contingency fee basis so there should not be any up-front charges. You can locate a licensed, experienced...
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Social Security changes its rules but the original claim was filed before the rules changed, which standard or rules apply?
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Answered on November 26, 2018
I think you are taking about the change concerning the “treating physician’s rule”. If that is correct, Social Security will apply that standard to...
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How much money can I win before it effects my ssi?
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Answered on November 25, 2018
$20.00. After that, a dollar-for-dollar reduction.
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