Question: Has anyone had to use a lawyer for social security benifits?

[sewerrat4u]

Hello folks, a question of deep concern has me pondering the use of a lawyer for my social security benefits.
I have not the years in time,  nor of age to retire(I need 2 more years to retire) but if I am able to get a social security judgment, I would be eligible for a pension,( from my 32 years at Retail clerks Union). I am 51 years old and my fear is that I have been on disability now
for 3 months I either have to return to work within 180 days or face termination and loss of medical benefits, according to the contract
we have with my employer Vons/Safeway.  My wife has suffered a set back with her job as well where they just cut her salary 25% and
there is a possibility of losing her job entirely. So my question is have you used a lawayer to get your social security. I have been reading posts
that say it could take months, but would the use of a lawyer help with the time it takes to get a judgment?  Thanks for your help with this, Gus.









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[twirl]

I can not get any social security because I will have teacher's retirement (someday)
and I will get none of my huband's social security
my husband, a coach will not get much of his because he is a teacher/coach
and he worked for years on second jobs that held social security
just a way for teachers to get less at retirement

[G-Ma]

No, in my experience lawyer took longer....for my husband all I did after waiting 8 months and talking to idiots, I emailed the Senators from the state we lived in and a week later he got his first check. I did that for a couple of friends too..all were under retirement age but very ill.  I was too sick so I trusted the place I worked when they said they provided a law firm and it took 2 years to get social security and 6 months after I was approved they made me pay for the law firm....joke on me.  Grrrr.....

[thegrammalady]

once you start dialysis you are eligible for medicare, it takes 4 months. ssdi, social security disability varies by state and in colorado took 9 months. when i turn 65 my ssdi becomes my social security. there shouldn't be any need for a lawyer with esrd.

[BigSky]

You can collect Social Security Disability (SSDI) if on dialysis.  Its doubtful even with a lawyer you would be able to collect Social Security Retirement because of your age.

[sewerrat4u]

Hey all, thanks for your replys . I would now like to know does it make a diference if you do Hemo or wether you're on PD , to get ssi benefits?
My social worker(from Kaiser) say's most people on PD are denied SSI. Has anyone out there been denied? Thanks again, Gus.

[willieandwinnie]

Your social worker is an idiot  . Dialysis is dialysis. File your paperwork on line. If you go to the search at the top of page right under your profile, type in Social Security and read some of the older posts and there is links there for SSA. Hope this helps and good luck. 

[sewerrat4u]

Thanks, and will do....  time clock is ticking..... thanks again.  Gus.

[paris]

I did all my paperwork online.  After a couple of days, they called needed my birth certificate.  Then I had to sign copies of release papers for all the medical files.  My social security disablitly was approved and I got my first check three months from first applying. I never had a face to face meeting, just two phone calls.

I agree with WandW---you social worker has no idea what she is saying.  Of course you qualify if you do PD.  You have ESRD no matter what form of dialysis you choose.   Check out the social security website. I found it very easy and most helpful.  Good luck   

[BigSky]

Hey all, thanks for your replys . I would now like to know does it make a diference if you do Hemo or wether you're on PD , to get ssi benefits?
My social worker(from Kaiser) say's most people on PD are denied SSI. Has anyone out there been denied? Thanks again, Gus.

SSI is supplemental security income. 

Those who get it are people who do not have enough work credits to get SSDI or people who receive a SSDI amount below a certain income level  that they can also qualify for some additional money through the SSI program. 

It doesnt matter what dialysis one is on.