Legal Question in Social Security Law in New Jersey

ss benefits

i retired from the postal service with a disability after 29 years service. I retired under civil service. Would i also be entitled to Social security benefits if i worked enough quarters to be eligible


Asked on 1/27/09, 7:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Selagy F. Randall Selagy, P.C.

Re: ss benefits

If you paid FICA tax, you may be eligible. But SSD is a tougher, "total disability" standard than CSRS or FERS. You need to apply and prove SSD - it won't accept a decision from any other agency.

Also, you probably cannot get full benefits from SS due to the windfall law.

Check these sites for discussion on your issue

http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=22&sid=1458100

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Answered on 1/28/09, 4:05 pm


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