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TexasBushwhacker

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3. Yes, only a percentage of back pay

Reply to cbayer (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 12:55 PM

Jul 2013

They do not get any part of your monthly benefit. I signed up with an attorney from the beginning. I got approved the first time, but didn't get back pay so he didn't get anything.

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soc sec advocate or soc sec attorney [View all] irisblue Jun 2013 OP

You don't need an attorney to apply for Social Security elleng Jun 2013 #1

My experience has been that the attorneys who specialize in this cbayer Jun 2013 #2

Yes, only a percentage of back pay TexasBushwhacker Jul 2013 #3

I wish more people would get an attorney early cbayer Jul 2013 #4