He has epilespy for 30 some years. He has worked, but seizures got so bad he could no longer work. He's lost his property, and some faith. He's a good man, always willing to help others. He can't drive, so he walks or hitchhikes, which scares the heck out of my family. He is mentally sound, and of good character. I just want to be able to get him the assistance he deserves. SSI/social security has turned him down. We can't afford an attorney, but I just seem to be getting know where. If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.
2006-10-25 12:04:55 · 4 answers · asked by da l 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
As Fizz said, go hire a lawyer! It will not cost you upfront. Lawyers work SSDI/SSI cases on contingency, and get 25% of the lump sum back pay when the case is approved (if it is) and nothing if it isn't. Which gives the lawyer a really big incentive to only take cases they think they can win, and to work really hard for you. So get out there and find one, and good luck to you!!
2006-10-27 00:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most basic answer to you original question... yes, you have the right to refuse to participate in your brother's wedding.. but before even reading the details I was thinking that you should think long and hard about turning it down... I would imagine that most people get very offended by someone refusing to be in their wedding. You say the whole family knows how you feel about religion.. I would assume that means your brother knows this as well. My guess would be you'd be reading something like 1st Corinthians... the love is patient, love is kind (see source below for the full text). It's not really a "religious" passage.. I mean it is from the bible but it's not like you'd be reading about Jesus or Christianity. I'd think you could bring up your concerns with him... maybe see what reading you would be doing and see if it's something you are comfortable with. Ultimately you shouldn't be in a role you're not comfortable with but you need to talk it out with him. Good luck!
2016-05-22 13:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
attorney can file appeal for him--usually takes over a year to resolve-be prepared; gather all you have so far, and make appt. with lawyer---has appeal time expired by Soc. Sec? if so, you will need to start over, basically-lawyer can handle-and will do on contingency of settlement-no up front money....good luck
2006-10-25 12:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by phyllis_neel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister has epilespy and she is brain damaged.mentally she is a 7 year old (she is 25). she got assistance through a case worker.
2006-10-25 12:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by jungle cheeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋