Re: Michigan Tightwads SSI

I fought for mine almost three years I was just approved on the 23rd of
Jan on a rereview. I wish you well.
On Feb 4, 2008, at 2:33 PM, Kathy Borowicz wrote:

> There is a back log of people applying for SSI and or SSDI, alot of it
> due to people who dont want to work and receive free income. The
> majority of people are now denied the first time around because of
> this, and many do not appeal the issue, still there are many who do. A
> Social Security attorney only receives money if the case is won, and
> he only receives 25% or $3,500 as is approved by the state. The only
> thing the person needs to reimburse the attny is for medical evidence
> and/or other evidence he has paid for, whether you win your case or
> not. In regards to children may be a different story, that I do not
> know. I have applied for SSDI due to losing my hearing/severe tinnitus
> and clinical depression almost 3 years ago, and am patiently waiting.
>
> Tom <tominthethumb@yahoo.com> wrote: Awhile back I thought there was
> some discussion about groups or
> organizations that helped people who were trying to apply for SSI.
> I didn't pay much attention at the time because it was not of interest
> to me personally.
> However, I have become aware of a person that lives in the Clio area
> that does need help. Beause of medical expenses there is no money so
> they really need a tightwad's perspective.
> It's my understanding that many persons filing for SSI are stalled for
> years in some cases. There are children involved and hate to see them
> suffer.
>
> I see all kinds of Ads for Lawyer's that just do SSI work but what do
> they do? What do they charge? What do you get for it? And all the Ads
> I've seen read …"If you have been turned down…." or "If you've already
> applied and …...".
>
> Can anyone shed light on this subject?
> Thank's
>
> Tom
>
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