Yes I get retirement benefits from both Germany and the US.

We have a lot to be thankful for.

It worked for, for a few years....

I did finally receive approval for my Social Security benefits.. it took 6 months.

Yes, the US and DE have a treaty agreement for retirement benefits. I already receive a small amount from Germany from my 5 years of work here.

Thanks @frederickdguy.bsky.social for sharing your economic analysis of what Europe can do to fight back.

Thanks, fortunately I can afford to wait. I'm being public about this because there are many people for whom this could be a terrible hardship.

All they have is an email address, which they sometimes reply to...

That is what they call the email...

The only Mexican food in Großhadern, is what my husband cooks...

I sent emails two weeks ago. Called the Maryland office and was on hold for a long time until it hung up. I called the consulate in Frankfurt, but the benefits office there is completely separate, they gave me a number that only answers on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 12:00...

I applied for my social security 4 months ago.. I have heard nothing...