Age And Social Security Disability

[unique]

Does age have a lot to do with getting social security disability?

[Teac]

I probably won't even bother going through this now. Even if I was approved, I wouldn't get the 1300 It says I may get as they take into consideration other pay you get like retirement pay and VA compensation pay. I was looking at the big picture knowing quite well I am not going to be be able to wait until 5 years to get regular ss at the earliest date.

Actually, social security does not take into consideration any other retirement pay... that is just bad information.

Now as a government employee you are required to apply for social security when you retire, and if your are under FERS your government retirement will be offset by 40% the first year and 60% all other years.If you do not get approved for SS there is no offset.

[COOL BREEZE]

Does the amount indicated on the statement where it says how much you can get if disabled, is that offset, subtracted from VA disability or military retired pay pay. Or do you get the entire amount? And say for example I decide to file for this, and somehow it gets approved and I have been working, however I would stop the effective date I was approved-would they just put a 0 for retro active disability pay.

I am getting so many answers here, some basically saying go for it, appeal if shot down, or it would be just a waste of time as you are not supposed to be working to get it. However I believe I found a loop hole in this matter. As I am always going home early, and also have flma Interim where I can just call off if these issues are hampering my work ability-thus not able to work a full 40 hour 5 day a week job. However they could come back and say I could work a 30 hour week instead.

And if I were to hire a ss attorney, I would probably have to pay out of pocket if I were approved but there would be no reto.

[COOL BREEZE]

Here is a few things that I researched on this issue:

If you are disabled to the point that you can no longer support yourself and have applied for Social Security disability benefits, you may be wondering if you can work at all and still hope for approval of your disability claim. Since this can be a complicated area, it is a good idea to assemble the following information regarding your income sources. Then spend a couple of hours conferring with a Social Security disability attorney or other professional advocate to see how this financial information may affect your application for benefits and follow his or her expert advice.

Here are some things to take into consideration:

Know what the current income limits are. The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases its approval of disability claims on several factors. One of those factors is whether or not the applicant is able to make a living. To make this determination, the Social Security Administration sets a maximum monthly income you may earn, called the SGA amount and still be eligible for disability benefits. SGA stands for “sustainable gainful activity”. The SSA takes the position that if you make more than this amount, you can support yourself. If you can support yourself, you are not eligible for disability benefits. In 2010, the SGA is a gross income of $1,000 per month. If you are blind, the SGA amount is $1,640 per month. This amount changes from year to year, so be sure to look up the current SGA online.

Know what is counted as income. Now that you know what the limit is, you need to know what else SSA includes in income. Certainly it includes income from the work you do, but did you know that it includes other passive incomes such as rent you receive, dividends and interest from stocks and bonds you own and gifts from relatives.

When you go to your meeting with the advocate of your choice, be sure to have this information ready. List every source of income you have and the amount you receive each month from each source. Make a list of all expenses you have that relate to your disability. These include everything from assistance devices to cab fare (if you are unable to drive).

While the SSA does allow a disability applicant to work if his or her income is below the SGA amount, it is a good idea to consult with your chosen attorney or advocate to determine whether working will be a hindrance or a help in your particular situation.

Remember that Social Security Disability officers are responsible for weeding out applicants who are able to earn a living, however modest, despite their disabling conditions. If the SSA finds that you can support yourself without the help of Social Security disability benefits, your application will be denied.

Contact your local social security office and set up an appointment to file for social security disability.

Show up the date of your appointment and present your case. This will include a small interview and also filling out paperwork explaining what happened and why you should get disability. They will be more hesitant to give out disability to someone that is still working.

Wait while the Social Security Office sends your application to the Disability Determination Services. They will request to see your medical records regarding the disability. If you do not have these, your case will be dropped.

Send the Disability Determination Services your medical records. You will need to make sure that your records indicate that the disability is still a problem. If you have had no treatment for over two months, the claim maybe dropped.

Wait for the decision. This waiting process can take a very long time, several months to years depending on your personal situation. Hiring an attorney could help negotiate the time frame of the process.

Ensure that you continue to stay under the monthly income limit for disability once you are approved. Benefits can be discontinued if personal income is more than supplemental.

Based on this info-I may be completely out of luck!

[Teac]

Does the amount indicated on the statement where it says how much you can get if disabled, is that offset, subtracted from VA disability or military retired pay pay. Or do you get the entire amount? And say for example I decide to file for this, and somehow it gets approved and I have been working, however I would stop the effective date I was approved-would they just put a 0 for retro active disability pay.

I am getting so many answers here, some basically saying go for it, appeal if shot down, or it would be just a waste of time as you are not supposed to be working to get it. However I believe I found a loop hole in this matter. As I am always going home early, and also have flma Interim where I can just call off if these issues are hampering my work ability-thus not able to work a full 40 hour 5 day a week job. However they could come back and say I could work a 30 hour week instead.

And if I were to hire a ss attorney, I would probably have to pay out of pocket if I were approved but there would be no reto.

There is no offset of any retired pay doesn't matter what the sourse of retirement is. with the only exception of federal FERS retirement. And, if you are working you will be denied.

[COOL BREEZE]

Against my better judgement, I have changed course and started the process. I am going to pursue this just like I filed a Cue claim with the VA and won. After all, what can they say. Deny! Of course! And then I will appeal. I will use the same process as when I took on a Credit Card Company through the entire court process and came to mutual agreement. So much fun. And what a good hobby while I wait for the VA to decide 5 on my appeals, I will use the SS as my new hobby as I have run out of other things to do. I have so many, many medical issues they may wonder why I never filed years ago.

[john999]

I got SSD in about 4 months. What I learned is that in all statements present yourself as one step above a one celled creature that feeds on sea weed. The SSA denied someone I knew very well who was mentally ill. I could talk to her for a few minutes and tell she had severe symptoms. I was in group with many people with mental illness for years. It was a shame. SSD said she could do other work than the light duty work she did with me at the post office.