About Kyla Kelim Expertise All social security/disability cases
Experience I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.
Organizations
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Question QUESTION: hi-
with mental conditions like social phobia-anxiety, major depression & schizoid personality, dose ssa provide disability support with allowance for limited employment income based on how much/little a person can work within their disability, how much is allowed per month?
before being diagnosed with personality disorder, i filed for social security disability last year and was denied, i didn't appeal. i plan to re-file this year and if denied, i'll appeal. as part of filling an appeal, will ssa provide me with counsel once i request a hearing?
ANSWER: Jr, If you are approved, you may work a limited amount without social security deeming it a successful work attempt. That amount will vary by year and will include your GROSS pay, so be careful. It does not mean the amount you actually put in the bank each pay period.
You should refile as soon as possible. If you refile within a year of your last claim, then if you are awarded social security, it is retroactive back to your first application date, which is what you want. If you are denied, you must hire your own lawyer. Social security lawyers work according to a strict fee agreement which social security provides, 25% of backpay, capped at $ 5,300.00 at present.
I hope this helps,
Kyla Kelim
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QUESTION: hi & thanks for the previous answer.
finally, i had a difficult time filling out and answering questions during 1st application that asked for specifics of my mental condition and how it's preventing me from functioning normally. do you have suggestions on how i can effectively explain my situation & what my issues are in most simplest and basic way? also, i contact local organization of legal-help and asked if they could aid me with the application, but they said no. is there such a group or an organization?
thanks.
Answer jr, just do the best you can and have your doctors/providers provide records to back that up. I don't know of any federal agency that can assist with the application, which is designed for you to do yourself, but you may want to check with your state's mental health agency and make your requests there. Check with any local mental health facilities and request a list of support groups.
