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Poverty

mahina

(19,208 posts)

2. Yes

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 08:24 PM

Nov 2022

They turn everybody down and then you appeal. Most of the lawyers who specialize in this area work on contingency only so you only pay if you win. It comes out of your benefits. My understanding is you have to be able to figure out a way to live for two years without making money. It is a brutal system.

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Cousin, 62. Diagnosed with degenerating spinal disks. Receives some public assistance. [View all] 3Hotdogs Nov 2022 OP

No, JenniferJuniper Nov 2022 #1

Yes mahina Nov 2022 #2

They do NOT turn everyone down. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2022 #4

She does not need a lawyer to apply for Social Security. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2022 #3

Just want to correct one thing here JenniferJuniper Nov 2022 #8

I stand corrected. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2022 #9

Based on my experience, she may want one. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2022 #5

I recently applied for Social Security at 62. MLAA Nov 2022 #6

Yes EmeraldCoaster Nov 2022 #7