Originally Posted by oldcarp (Post 864156)

I understand the 80% part. But if the carpenters disability pension is a private pension ( which I think it is but not quite sure ), then the amount from a private pension doesn't count towards the 80% amount, and you should recieve the full amount of Carpenters Disability pension and the full amount of Social Security Disability, but thats why I asked Laga77 because he would know by now when he sees his monthly statements and any adjustments ( if any ) are needed. I think this is very critical because if SSD finds out your getting more money than your supposed to, they can stop payments and actually make you pay THEM back some money! Please let us know Laga77 !! Or anyone else that knows! THANK YOU !!

Originally Posted by Laga77 (Post 864865)

My SSD is based roughly on the amount I would have received if I had retired at 67. It has nothing to do with my carpenters pension. I never applied for SSI. Hopes this helps.

Originally Posted by Laga77 (Post 841159)

I applied back in Sept. Today, I went to pay some bills from my online banking account and there was a deposit from SS. Went to the check status page on the SS site and all it says is a decision has been made and I will be notified by mail. I have severe DDD in both my lumbar and cervical spine along with severe arthritis in my right elbow. These along with a knee, hip, and Achiles tendon replacement all from thirty years of doing concrete work. I need at lease a three level fusion in my lower back but I am waiting to go as long as I can before the surgery because they can`t guarantee it will work. Last Fri I got approved for my disability pension from the carpenters union so it has been a good week for me. Maybe now I can get some sleep without having to worry about money, and just worry about the surgery.