Questions answered by Ethan K. Pham

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I started receiving Soc. Sec. Disability payments in 2012....I will be 63 this year, can I also receive my Soc. Sec. benefits?

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

If you're on SSDI, you receive the higher amount you're eligible for, which at 63 should still be SSDI. Once you reach your full retirement age,...

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Will I lose my benefits.

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Your SSD benefits should not be affected. Personal injury case awards are considered unearned income. Your SSI benefits can be affected depending...

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Is it necessary to continue therapy for a personality disorder after receiving SSI?

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

You have to continue to be disabled to receive SSI unless you're 65 and over. When your case comes up for review and you haven't been receiving...

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What is the rate or percentage for an advocate or attorney helping with a disability claim

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

25% up to $6000 is the maximum rate set by Social Security up to the hearing level. However, if the case goes beyond the first hearing such as the...

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I have been on State Disability for a few months. They told me I will be able to stay on it until August. I just received an

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

You can get a different doctor to complete the form and say you continue to be disabled. Benefits will still be maxed at 52 weeks for state...

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Do I qualify for Disability with SSA even if I do not have 4 quarters and I am now an adult and have moved out of MA?

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

If you do not have enough quarters based on your own earnings you will not be eligible for SSDI based on your own earnings. If you can prove you...

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I have a Federal Social Security Case pending, I had to file per se, my previous lawyer after 3 years "claimed" no Federal cases

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Your post has plenty of information, but did not include a question. You should look for an attorney experienced with federal cases to handle your...

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Do you think it is a positive or yet a good sign?

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

It's always good to have an expert say there are no jobs a hypothetical person can do. If the judge asked the expert questions for just one...

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Where to find a disability lawyer?

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

I agree with Mr. Spencer. Avvo has a great Find a Lawyer tool to search for lawyers by location and practice area. There are some very good lawyers...

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If i get SSDI benefit with medicare plan A & B does my son gets medicare plan A & B also?

Ethan's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

Auxiliary benefits from SSDI are only money benefits and do not include Medicare. Depending on your income and resources, you may want to see if...

Ethan K. Pham's Answers (2802)

I started receiving Soc. Sec. Disability payments in 2012....I will be 63 this year, can I also receive my Soc. Sec. benefits?

Will I lose my benefits.

Is it necessary to continue therapy for a personality disorder after receiving SSI?

What is the rate or percentage for an advocate or attorney helping with a disability claim

I have been on State Disability for a few months. They told me I will be able to stay on it until August. I just received an

Do I qualify for Disability with SSA even if I do not have 4 quarters and I am now an adult and have moved out of MA?

I have a Federal Social Security Case pending, I had to file per se, my previous lawyer after 3 years "claimed" no Federal cases

Do you think it is a positive or yet a good sign?

Where to find a disability lawyer?

If i get SSDI benefit with medicare plan A & B does my son gets medicare plan A & B also?