Why Does Social Security Only Want to Communicate With Social Security Lawyer?
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Q: Will SSI benefits stop if you start working again?
A: SSI benefits are intended for those with limited resources and income. If you become employed again, your earnings may reduce or discontinue your SSI benefits. If your earnings are equal to or exceed the income threshold set by Social Security, your SSI payments may end. That amount for 2008, for example, was $940 per month before taxes. It is important that you report all your earnings to Social Security. You are responsible for repaying any benefits that were paid that you should not have received due to income. If you have the desire and ability to work in any capacity, you should not hesitate to pursue that. Purposefully keeping your hours low for the sole purpose of continuing SSI benefits can be considered fraudulent. If you have any reservations about returning to work because of loss of SSI benefits, you may wish to contact a social security lawyer.
Q: If you recently hired a social security lawyer, why will the representatives at SS no longer deal directly with you?
A: Once representation is hired, Social Security prefers to handle all transactions regarding your case via your social security lawyer. Do not be worried. The social security lawyer you hired is your advocate and works only on your behalf. Communicating with both you and your social security lawyer can result in miscommunication. You and your attorney are a team. You should be in frequent contact with your social security lawyer regarding your case. You employed your attorney for that reason.
Q: Can an individual be awarded benefits through the VA and SSDI?
A: An individual is eligible to be awarded disability with the Veterans Administration and the Social Security Administration. Any veteran who became disabled after September 30, 2001 is entitled to expedite his application for social security disability benefits. Although the accelerated process should happen without any added paperwork, it is wise to make sure your case manager knows you expect it. If you have hired representation, your social security lawyer will know to make sure your case is expedited.
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