Americans under 40 cannot rely exclusively on Social Security at retirement – Baltimore Personal Finance | Examiner.com

Americans under 40 cannot rely exclusively on Social Security at retirement – Baltimore Personal Finance | Examiner.com.

What does this mean for people on disability?

 

Will I Win My Social Security Case?

Many people will ask me if I think they will win their Disability case.

Truthfully, I cannot predict the outcome of your case.

Why not?

I have seen too many cases turn out differently than I thought they would.

It is just too unpredictable.

Each judge is different.

Each claimant is different.

The Social Security Judge may be having a bad day.

She may overlook unfavorable information in the medical records.

The Judge may feel sympathy for the disabled person.

The best I can do as a lawyer is to tell you what to expect from the Social Security Judge and the Vocational Expert.

And explain to the Judge why I think your limitations keep you from working full time.

Questions about Social Security Disability? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

Social Security Disability and Working

Some people do not know that you can work while on Social Security Disability.

You may also work while applying for Social Security Disability.

The trick is that the most you can earn is $1000 a month gross, currently.

The other problem is that some Social Security Disability Judges will treat the part time work as equivalent to being able to work full time.

Their question at the hearing will be if you are able to do this amount of work 20 hours a week, why can’t you do it for 30 to 40 hours per week.

The other issue is what type of work is it.

Does it involve heavy lifting?

Lots of standing?

Intense hand work?

You must be able to explain what limits you from working full time, and how the part time work bothers you.

Questions about working and Social Security Disability? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May 309-827-4371.

 

Social Security’s Restricted Budget Means Fewer Workers for Disability Program – Beaumont Enterprise

Social Security’s Restricted Budget Means Fewer Workers for Disability Program – Beaumont Enterprise.

Click above to read. Here we go again. Less Social Security workers and longer waits.

Allsup is correct it helps to have a Social Security lawyer, but make sure they have the time to answer all your questions and meet with you till you are comfortable. None of this last minute stuff right before the hearing.

I think it also helps to have a Disability lawyer who is familiar with the Judges and what they look for.

 

Social Security Disability Lawyer?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a lawyer for your Social Security Disability case?

Disadvantages:

If you win you must pay a fee to the lawyer.

But if you lose you owe nothing to the attorney.

Even if you win the fee is small in comparison to what you win.

The fee is limited to 25 percent or $6,000 of your back benefits, whatever is the smaller amount.

There is no fee on the monthly check you receive for the rest of your life.

Advantages:

A Social Security Lawyer knows what Social Security is looking for in your case.

A Social Security Lawyer knows what questions the Judge is going to ask you at your hearing.

A Social Security Attorney knows what questions to ask the Vocational Expert.

A Social Security Attorney knows what information you need to prove your case.

Questions about your Social Security case? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

Conquering Retirement: How to Time Social Security – WSJ.com

Conquering Retirement: How to Time Social Security – WSJ.com.

Some good practical advice in this article.

 

Baby boomer stories: some advice, hopes, some fear – The Review

Baby boomer stories: some advice, hopes, some fear – The Review.

Click above to read. It is not easy out there. It makes me mad that some people believe people do not want to work. Many a Social Security Disability claimant would love to work if they could. Most people do not willing choose to stop working before retirement age.

 

Tulare Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Money | KSEE 24 News – Central Valley’s News Station: Fresno-Visalia – News, Sports, Weather | Local News

Tulare Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Money | KSEE 24 News – Central Valley's News Station: Fresno-Visalia – News, Sports, Weather | Local News.

Click above to read. You can only use Social Security benefits for the assistance of the beneficiary. This includes children’s SSI benefits. You can end up in jail if you do not follow the rules.

 

AARP hosting meetings on Medicare, Social Security – WKRN, Nashville, Tennessee News, Weather and Sports |

AARP hosting meetings on Medicare, Social Security – WKRN, Nashville, Tennessee News, Weather and Sports |.

If you have a chance to attend one of these meetings in your area, then you should let your voice be heard about Social Security and Medicare.

 

Social Security Security Disability- What Will a Lawyer Do?

I was meeting with a lady and she said another lawyer told her he would not help her until she applied and was denied.

I take the opposite approach.

I like to be involved from the start.

I will file the application for you because you want to make sure all the proper information is included.

All of the information at the early stages of the case is important and may affect the outcome of your case.

The application process and Adult Disability Report is also complicated.

It is easier for you if you have the lawyer help you through the online application.

I also do all of the appeal work online.

Your lawyer will also provide updated medical information to Social Security.

I like to discuss what to expect at the hearing, and the type of questions that will be asked, and what you have to prove to win your case.

This is done well before your hearing date.

Questions about Social Security Disability? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.