‘They Have Stolen From Me’

A Kentucky woman claims that the Social Security Administration owes her over $500,000 due to underpayments that began in the 1990s.

Wyonia Butler, 65, was working as a nurse in the 1990s when she suffered an injury on the job at the age of 32, rendering her unable to work.

In 1994, Butler was asked by her employer to help lift boxes and furniture during a relocation process, which led to her injury.

Butler mentioned that she should have spoken up at the time, but chose to participate in the heavy lifting as not to refuse the task.

After experiencing severe back pain from the lifting, Butler found herself unable to work and eventually underwent surgery to regain mobility.

Despite initially receiving workers’ compensation, the payments stopped abruptly, leading Butler to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Due to a clerical error, Butler ended up receiving only 80% of her earnings, resulting in significant financial losses over the years.

Despite numerous attempts to rectify the situation with the SSA, Butler has been met with delays and setbacks, leaving her without the much-needed financial support.

Now in her 60s, Butler continues to fight for the money she believes is rightfully hers, but faces challenges in getting the SSA to acknowledge their mistake.