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Waiting times for Social Security Hearings in San Rafael, Oakland and San Francisco
It takes a long time to win your Social Security disability case if you live in the San Francisco Bay area or Solano County. As
Am I eligible for SSI if I am in a domestic partnership and my partner makes a lot of money?
I received an inquiry at my San Francisco office from a potential client who is interested in applying for Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) My potential
Free cell phones for California residents on SSI
Photo by Ambro. California residents who are on SSI or other means tested programs may qualify for a free cell phone from Assurance Wireless. A
Lessons learned in 2012 – Always appeal a denial if you think you have a deserving case
For the remainder of 2012 I am going to post on what I have seen in the area of Social Security Disability law this past
Will DACA beneficiaries be able to collect Social Security benefits?
There has been a great deal of confusion about President Obama’s recent initiative called DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Some have called it
Free Seminar on Autism and Technology in San Francisco
People with Disabilities Foundation is sponsoring a seminar on Autism and Technology on August 17, 2012 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the San Francisco
California Social Security ALJ approval rates are available online
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the newspaper, The Oregonian, has learned of the production and approval rates for all Social Security administrative law
Representative payees may no longer be required to appear at face-to-face interviews as part of Social Security’s investigation if they are previously known to the SSA
The Social Security Administration has recently amended its regulations regarding the investigation of representative payees. Representative payees are persons appointed by a recipient of Social
San Rafael Office of Disability Review and Adjudication will be closed on December 26, 2008.
The San Rafael hearing office, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (“ODAR”), will be closed on the day after Christmas, December 26, 2008. By Executive
How you can help your attorney win your Social Security Disability case
I know the topic of how to win your Social Security disability case has been written or blogged about before. I have looked at some
Veterans may now find it easier to get their providers to fill out Social Security forms
As first reported on the NOSSCR website (National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives), the Department of Veterans Affairs recently released a directive which will
California monthly SSI payment amounts for 2008
I am often asked how much money will I get when I win my Social Security case and collect SSI. I will give you a

