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Re: Social Security: How 5 Steps Decide if Your Are Disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:34:34 -0000

This goes to the core of the Social Security disability system. SSA disability is not monthly benefits for individuals with medical problems. It is monthly benefits for individuals whose conditions prevent them *from being able to work*.

This means that people who are able to work (above a certain level) are no longer eligible for disability benefits despite their diagnosed conditions. The alternative is to keep paying "disability" benefits to individuals who are able to work.

Re: Social Security: How 5 Steps Decide if Your Are Disabled

Earthlady11 — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:46:10 -0000

I've had an interesting situation come up with SSA Disability. I was on SSDI in the 80's. I returned to work for 11 years. I got sick again with a lifetime illness and was forced to reapply.
I never got paid the entire cash award from my hearing and 5 years later found out I owe SSA over $33,000.00 for " working with my disability".
The SSA is nuts. They have set up the largest work disincentive in their history.

I am going to be forced to pay SSA because I worked successfully with my disability.

Re: Social Security: How 5 Steps Decide if Your Are Disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:41:21 -0000

I am sorry to hear about your injury. It is possible you may qualify for Social Security (either SSI or Disability Insurance). Your local Social Security office or the toll free 800 number ( 1-800-772-1213 ) should be able to help you decide which program to apply for.

My office handles cases in Colorado. You can find more information here: http://www.stasiukfirm.com/...

Re: Social Security: How 5 Steps Decide if Your Are Disabled

Ravenwindwind52 — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:06:34 -0000

I was hurt in 2005,spinal neck fusion,I was a certified Nurse assistant,I sued and won,but,I settled,and with 21% disability,I have not worked since the decision,can I apply for ssi?its been from 2005 til now 2011,where is your office located?Thank You,Sincerely

Re: Social Security: How 5 Steps Decide if Your Are Disabled

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:26:59 -0000

I am so glad I found you on Twitter, and followed the link to your blog; the information you've provided here has helped me to see I definitely need to hire a disability attorney NOW (shame we live in Indiana right now and not in Colorado). It's also helped me to understand some of the odder steps in the SSD approval process.

Thank you very, very much.