Social Security Lawyer and Returning to Work After Injury
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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. Your SSI payments could stop or simply be decreased, once you have employment income again. If you earn more than the amount Social Security deems as Substantial Gainful Activity, your SSI benefits may be in jeopardy. The pretax monthly limit this past year was set at just below $1000. Make sure you keep Social Security informed of all changes in your work income. You are responsible for repaying any benefits that were paid that you should not have received due to income. It is important to note, however, that Social Security wants to help you return to work. If you can work more hours, but keep your scheduled work time low to simply keep your benefit payments, your actions may be viewed as fraud committed against Social Security. It may be helpful to seek counsel from a social security lawyer, if you wish to become employed but are worried about the transition from social security disability benefits back to the workforce.
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. Your social security lawyer represents you. If Social Security conducts transactions simultaneously with your social security lawyer and you, it can get confusing. You and your attorney are a team. If you have any concerns about the status of your case, address them with your social security lawyer. 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. 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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