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Double check Social Security’s denial of benefits based on your immigration status
Don’t lose hope, at least initially, if Social Security tells you that they are denying you benefits because of your immigration status. I have seen
Is someone “literate” if he or she is able to pass the naturalization exam?
Last week I had a new situation, at least new for me. I was representing a native Spanish speaker. I had conducted all of our
Alzheimer’s Caregiver support group to begin on Second Life
As I was reviewing my blog just now, I realized that I have not posted in quite a while. I am now a caregiver for
Continuing Legal Education seminar on attorneys with disabilities offered in Second Life
In February I became president of the Second Life® Bar Association. I am excited about the upcoming year and hope to bring new educational content
It is no fun being disabled
Perhaps due to California’s budget problems, it seems that the disabled are an easy target. I have received comments on my blog accusing the disabled
Are survivors divorced spouse’s benefits retroactive?
My new motto is to file early and often. It can be detrimental to wait and file for Social Security disability benefits. Perhaps I am
May a student on SSI receive a scholarship and remain on SSI?
I recently received a question from a student attending a San Francisco bay area university asking whether a receipt of a scholarship would prevent him
Free seminar on understanding employment issues for people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities
The People with Disabilities Foundation will be sponsoring a free seminar on understanding employment issues for people with psychiatric/and or developmental disabilities. The panel lecture
Can I get Social Security Disability if I have carpal tunnel syndrome?
As I was driving back from Novato after seeing my doctor I was wondering if I would qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. Today my
What holds up the processing of your disability case?
I was recently reading some other blogs and came across a website and blog by Tim Moore, a former disability adjudicator who used to work
Six tips to prepare for your Social Security disability hearing
I would like to give you some of the tips I use in preparing my clients for their Social Security hearings in front of Administrative
Update on immigration issues for Social Security practitioners
Last weekend I gave a presentation along with my colleague, David Wright, at a conference of Social Security practitioners. The conference was geared towards experienced
