Can a Social Security Lawyer Help If You Are Confused About Seeking Employment, While on SSI?
Posted 08/13/09
Q: If you become employed part time, do Supplemental Security Income payments continue?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. Make sure you keep Social Security informed of all changes in your work income. You will have to pay back any over payments from Social Security. It is important to note, however, that Social Security wants to help you return to work. 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. You should not be concerned if this is the case. Your social security lawyer represents you. If Social Security conducts transactions simultaneously with your social security lawyer and you, it can get confusing. Your lawyer is an extension of you. If you have any concerns about the status of your case, address them with your social security lawyer. That is why you hired representation.
Q: Can an individual be awarded benefits through the VA and SSDI?
A: Yes, a veteran can receive disability benefits through both the VA and Social Security. Any veteran who became disabled after September 30, 2001 is entitled to expedite his application for social security disability benefits. The expedited process is supposed to occur automatically, but it is a good idea to remind the representative handling your claim or to mention it on your initial application. If you have a social security lawyer, have him handle it for you.
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