http://coloradossadisability.disqus.com/Social Security disability information from Colorado Springs lawyer Tomasz StasiukenMon, 16 Apr 2012 13:34:31 -0000http://socialsecurityinsider.com/maximum-attorney-fees-in-social-security-disability-cases/#comment-499038067<p>Well, withholding and paying-out are not the same thing. Often SSA will withhold 25% of the past due benefits, even if the amount is greater than the fee cap ($6k). SSA will then pay the fees and return the excess to the claimant. </p><p>However, I would encourage you to check the amount on the letter, to make sure it wasn't $1,325 instead of $13,250. It could conceivably be $13k, but that would mean the back benefits would have to be around $53k, which would be a high amount. If the total amount is $53k, then congratulations indeed! However, fees are capped at $6k unless the attorney files and wins a fee petition.</p><p>You can also check the award letter for the back benefits amount and then do some quick math to see what 25% of that is. If the letter does not specify to total back benefit amount, you can also call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 and they should be able to tell you.</p>TomaszStasiukMon, 16 Apr 2012 13:34:31 -0000http://socialsecurityinsider.com/maximum-attorney-fees-in-social-security-disability-cases/#comment-498987888<p>if it is a max of 6000.00, why did my award letter state the government is withholding 13250.00 for my rep?</p>Sgabriel24Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:25:41 -0000