Casework Success Stories
Joan Bennett, Rochester Hills, sought out help from my office to get permission to have her father, WWII veteran, and mother buried at the Great Lakes National Cemetery. We were so grateful to serve those who served.
Randy Soper, Livonia, reached out to our office when his daughter was experiencing an issue with the IRS. We were happy to help secure her return.
We were thrilled to help the Issa family, Canton, receive their passports in less than 24 hours.
My office was able to help a Korean War veteran and resident of Michigan’s 11th Congressional District secure compensation from the VA for his service-related disabilities. The following is a statement from the veteran’s attorney:
Ms. H, of Waterford, was having trouble receiving her Social Security benefits and tried for nine months to secure the benefits she had earned.
My office was able to help Ms. H activate her file with the Social Security Administration, and secure a lump sum payment for the past nine months of benefits she was owed.
Mr. William McCusker, of Northville, was having trouble with the Social Security Administration.
My office was able to help Mr. McCusker resolve his issues within a few weeks of contacting us.
Ms. Nancy Morey, of Waterford, was not receiving her widow’s benefits from the Social Security Administration that she and her son were eligible for, even after a year of trying to get her claim processed.
My office was able to help get Nancy Morey her Social Security benefits within a week.
Ms. Sarah Wisner, of Troy, was unable to get her father’s service records from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
My office was able to help secure partial records from other departments.
Mr. Mike Madigan, of Troy, was having trouble getting an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) processed as his small business faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
My office was able to help Mr. Madigan’s business secure the loan from the Small Business Administration.
Bennett Hartley of Commerce Township contacted my office because he was having trouble getting home from a medical research trip in rural Guatemala when the country closed its borders and cancelled all international flights due to COVID-19.
My office was able to find Bennett a safe flight home within two days of contacting our office.