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The top four reasons why Social Security Disability cases are denied at the initial and reconsideration stages of review
In thinking about my cases over the past year, I realize I can see patterns in why Social Security Disability cases are denied. I am
USCIS announces priority citizenship processing for SSI recipients
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has just announced that it will prioritize the processing of applications for citizenship (N-400) for applicants receiving SSI
Enjoy the national parks with an Access Pass
Now that we are well into summer I thought I would highlight an item that people with disabilities may obtain to enjoy the national parks
International conference on Disability Law presented on Second Life
Virtual Ability, Inc. a disability rights community with an active presence on Second Life® will be presenting an International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference on Saturday
Ongoing medical treatment – essential for your health and to your case
It is a mistake to think you can go to your disability hearing in front of a judge and expect the judge to believe that
Should I agree to amend the onset date?
Yesterday I had a hearing at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in San Rafael. After my client testified and the vocational expert testified,
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
