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Social Security’s plan to reduce its hearing backlog and prevent its reocurrence
The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) recently released its “Performance and Accountability Report” for Fiscal Year 2008. The report is quite detailed but what is of
Social Security will process disability cases faster for “compassionate” cases
Acknowledging the long backlog of disability cases, the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) began a new program last month to process cases faster for people who
9th Circuit rules that claimant’s pain testimony is true absent ALJ providing specific clear and convincing reasons for rejection
On November 5th, 2008, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, CA, issued a new decision very helpful to claimants. In Vasquez v.
SL Bar Association offers continuing education credit to attorneys in real life
I am going to write a little off topic today about an upcoming event that will be taking place on the online virtual world of
Waiting times for a hearing in front of a Social Security Judge increase
The disability backlog at hearing offices across the United States is getting worse. According to a recent report released by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”),
How much money can I earn and still collect SSDI benefits?
I often am asked the question how much can I earn and still keep Social Security Disability Insurance benefits? (I am also asked the same
Will Social Security consider the years of schooling I have had or what my real edcuational ability is when determining what other work I can do?
I am currently working on a federal court case in which my client completed 8th grade but believes that she really only has an education
SSA Office of Inspector General issues Semiannual Report to Congress
Last week the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) issued their Semiannual Report to Congress. It summarizes their auditing activities within the
Social Security Administration fails to reduce initial claims backlog due to funding
In a report, The Social Security Administration’s Progress in Reducing the Initial Disability Claims Backlog released on April 28, 2014, the Office of the
Something to look forward to if you are 55 or older – easier to win disability
Individuals who are 55 and older are treated differently under Social Security’s rules for disability than younger individuals. Essentially it becomes easier to win a
The fastest and (soon only) way to obtain verification of SSI/SSDI benefits
I have often sent my clients to the local Vallejo Social Security field office to obtain a benefit verification letter. It is no longer necessary
A strategy to win SSI for someone with Williams Syndrome
I am currently working on a case for an individual with Williams Syndrome. According to the Williams Syndrome Association, Williams Syndrome is “a genetic condition that
