Q: Will SSI benefits stop if you start working again?
A: Supplemental Security Income benefits are based on financial need. Your SSI payments could stop or simply be decreased, once you have employment income again. If you earn more than the amount Social Security deems as Substantial Gainful Activity, your SSI benefits may be in jeopardy. That amount for 2008, for example, was $940 per month before taxes. Make sure you keep Social Security informed of all changes in your work income. You will have to pay back any over payments from Social Security. It is important to note, however, that Social Security wants to help you return to work. Purposefully keeping your hours low for the sole purpose of continuing SSI benefits can be considered fraudulent. It may be helpful to seek counsel from a social security lawyer, if you wish to become employed but are worried about the transition from social security disability benefits back to the workforce.
Q: If you recently hired a social security lawyer, why will the representatives at SS no longer deal directly with you?
A: The disability case manager will probably wish to deal with your social security lawyer. Do not be worried. Your social security lawyer represents you. If Social Security conducts transactions simultaneously with your social security lawyer and you, it can get confusing. You and your attorney are a team. You should be in frequent contact with your social security lawyer regarding your case. That is why you hired representation.
Q: Can an individual be awarded benefits through the VA and SSDI?
A: Yes, a veteran can receive disability benefits through both the VA and Social Security. If a veteran was injured on or after October 2001, he can have his claim go through an accelerated review process with Social Security. The expedited process is supposed to occur automatically, but it is a good idea to remind the representative handling your claim or to mention it on your initial application. If you have hired representation, your social security lawyer will know to make sure your case is expedited.

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