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All questions about Social Security eligibility and entitlement.

Experience in the area

Worked for the Social Security Administration for 33 years

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http://www.socialsecurityadviceonline.com

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N/A

Awards and Honors

Many outstanding performance awards while employed at the Social Security Administration

What do you like about this subject?

The rules are very complicated, so it is always a challenge to answer questions accurately

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Social Security actually makes many errors and they give out misinformation due to the complexity of the program.

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Recent Answers from Darlene Oldendick

2009-10-29 notch babies:

What is the “notch” and what caused it? The term “notch” refers to Social Security benefits paid to people born between 1917 and 1921. The notch resulted from a 1972 change in the Social Security law

2009-10-14 Notch Baby:

I think this article should answer your question. http://www.9wsyr.com/content/news/real_deal/story/Notch-Victim-Legislation-The-R "Notch Victim" Legislation:

2009-09-27 Refund for Notch Babies:

I believe this to be a scam. You may want to report it to the Office of Inspector General How Do I Contact the Fraud Hotline? Individuals have a variety of ways to report fraud to us. Individuals

2009-09-21 benefits:

If you file for Social Security benefits before your FRA, you must file for both your own Social Security and your spouse's benefit if it would pay a higher benefit. Basically what they told you is correct

2009-09-10 Form SSA-623-F6:

I was unable to locate any Social Security rulings on your particular situation. I personally would think that you could use the child's prorata share of gas/electric, water, home owner's insurance and

 

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