SSA Demanding Disabled Man Pay Back $18,000 in Benefits

SSA Demanding Disabled Man Pay Back $18,000 in Benefits Oregon Couple Claims SSA Seeks Repayment of Benefits An older Oregon couple- he with a degenerative muscle disease and she with a rare form of cancer- claim they are now entangled in a battle with the Social Security Administration (SSA) as they battle for their lives. A detailed article on the couples claims is available here.Last year, the SSA sent the couple a letter indicating the agency was reviewing the couples Social Security Disability (SSD) payments. Months later, they say the SSA sent another letter in which they announced the discontinuation of the husbands SSD and Medicare benefits- which they stated in fine print should have ended last summer.According to the couple, the SSA is also demanding the return of over $18,000 in benefits received since that time. When they tried to apply for a waiver of the repayment requirement, the couple claims the SSA told them to consider selling their house and car.About SSD BenefitsCurrently, applicants who have been approved by the SSA to receive SSD benefits receive, on average, $1,197 e ach month. The typical range for monthly payments is between $700 and $1,700. The SSA reviews and approves each case on an individual basis. The SSA considers previous earnings, current earnings and an applicants dependents- if any- when assigning a value to a claim.  We Can HelpIf you are disabled and unable to work, call Disability Attorneys of Michigan for a free confidential consultation. We’ll let you know if we can help you get a monthly check and help you determine if any money or assets you receive could impact your eligibility for disability benefits.Disability Attorneys of Michigan works hard every day helping the disabled of Michigan seek the Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability benefits they need. If you are unable to work due to a physical, mental or cognitive impairment; call Disability Attorneys of Michigan now for a free consultation at 800-949- 2900.Let Michigan’s experienced disability law firm help you get the benefits you deserve.Dis ability Attorneys of Michigan, Compassionate Excellence. Michigan Social Security Disability Attorneys, Social Security Disability, Social Security Disability Benefits, Social Security Disability Help, social security disability lawyers