From Struggle to Triumph: How the Elder Team Helped Restore SSI Benefits

The Elder/YAD team is very happy to share a client’s journey that stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our team. It’s the tale of a mother of four, an immigrant with medical conditions, and her husband, who tirelessly drives for Uber to support their family.

When this family’s world was shaken by a daunting letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding an overpayment, they found themselves at our doorstep, their hopes dimmed by past rejections from other agencies. Desperation mingled with uncertainty as they sought a lifeline to navigate the complexities of the system.

With the help of Elder/YAD team member, Zohreh Moghadam, she took the reins of their case, recognizing the urgency and depth of their plight. With compassion as her compass, Zohreh delved into the intricacies of the SSA’s protocols, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice for our client.

Through tireless advocacy and strategic maneuvering, Zohreh successfully halted the impending garnishment of our client’s funds, sparing them from financial turmoil. But the victory didn’t end there. With Zohreh’s assistance, our client’s SSI benefits were reinstated, illuminating a path of newfound hope and stability for their family.

The client was very grateful for the help that Zohreh has done for her and her family. Now our client embraces the dawn of a brighter tomorrow. Their relief is visible, their burdens lifted with the help of the Elder/YAD team and Zohreh’s unwavering support.

Today, our client is empowered by the restoration of their rightful benefits, we stand alongside them, humbled by the privilege of facilitating their journey toward resilience and renewal. Their story shines as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the transformative power of compassion, teamwork, and advocacy.

Together, we’ve rewritten the narrative of adversity, turning challenges into triumphs and illuminating the path toward a future defined by possibility and promise. As we celebrate this victory, we reaffirm our commitment to serving as champions of justice and architects of change in the lives of those we are privileged to serve.

About the APILO’s Elder and Disability Rights Project:
APILO’s Elder and Disability Rights Project provides legal services in a variety of areas to assist elders and individuals with disabilities to receive public benefits and live a life free from abuse. The Elder Team works to both to prevent abuse towards elders and people with disabilities and to assist survivors of abuse. We work closely with senior centers, churches, and senior meal sites to keep our services accessible. With a team of exemplary attorneys and dedicated staff, the team provides a wide range of legal services, including naturalization assistance, other immigration cases, elder abuse, estate planning, eviction defense, conservatorship, guardianship, and restraining orders to name a few.