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Argue and present evidence at your hearing that you meet or equal a listing
In a recent decision issued by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Court indicated that a claimant must raise the issue that he or
Social Security needs to take corrective action to reduce overpayments
An overpayment is messy. It results when either the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) makes a mistake or when a claimant fails to notify the SSA
Quoted today in an article in the Wall Street Journal about disability judges facing more scrutiny
It is no secret among Social Security Disability attorneys that cases are getting tougher to win. Today an article in the Wall Street Journal confirmed this.
How to dress to see a Social Security Disability attorney and how to dress for a hearing
I sometimes will read the terms that people are searching for when they reach my blog so that I know what topics I should address
Statistics on being approved and denied SSI and SSDI
One of the most common questions I receive is, “What are the chances of winning my disability case?” I usually quote the odds in general
How does the governmnet shut down impact my Social Security disability case?
The government shut down is not helpful to the Social Security Administration (“SSA”), to say the least. The Agency already takes a long time to
Romania is now included in the Visa Waiver Program
It is difficult for people from some countries to travel to the United States because they need to obtain a visa before traveling. Most Europeans
How to Get a Faster Social Security Disability Hearing
At the Law Office of Geri N. Kahn we have been helping clients get faster social security disability hearings for more than 30 years. Today
It is now easier to apply for SSI
It has been difficult in the past to apply for SSI because you had to call the field office or the 1-800 customer service number
Can I be found guilty of a false claim to U.S. citizenship when my statement was not made to an immigration official?
I am currently working on a case for a client who applied for a Social Security card claiming that he was a U.S. citizen.
Rally to End Title 42 Expulsions and Welcome Asylum Seekers With Dignity
There will be an Immigration Rally today at the federal building in San Francisco! Several immigrants’ rights groups together with Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
Five tips to prepare for your telephone disability hearing
I do many telephonic disability hearings with my clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. While it is better to appear in person, the Social
