In case you missed it, reprinted below is Charles Martin’s excellent February 2nd, 2012 USA Today op ed article defending the Social Security disability program and the role played by claimant representatives. Mr. Martin is the President of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).
Social Security Disability Insurance remains a vital lifeline
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Every other week, I publish links to notable articles regarding Social Security disability law:
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Every other Friday, I publish links to notable articles regarding Social Security disability law:
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California disability lawyer Geri Kahn recently wrote a thoughtful blog post entitled The top four reasons why Social Security Disability cases are denied at the initial and reconsideration stages of review. Geri is referring to Disability Determination Services (DDS), the agency funded by the SSA in every state to make the initial and reconsideration determinations on disability…
Here is the first 2012 edition of the Disability Blog Roundup, which provides links every other week to notable articles regarding Social Security disability.
Please also check out my best blog posts of 2011, if you haven't done so already.
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It is the time of year for New Year's resolutions. I have made a few for next year.
If you have a disability claim pending with the Social Security Administration, please make the following New Year's resolution: I will appeal my claim immediately if it is denied.
I speak with people frequently who did not…
Here are eleven posts from 2011 that are worth revisiting, or worth reading for the first time if you missed them when originally published:
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Every other Friday, I highlight notable articles regarding Social Security disability:
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The Los Angeles Times is running an excellent series of articles on children with autism. Part 2 of the series, entitled Warrior parents fare best in securing autism services, notes that "not all families have the means to battle for coveted assistance." To get what is best for your child, you often have to fight for…
An excellent report came out of the Daily Yonder blog, entitled The Geography of Disability. The article demonstrates that Social Security disability rates tend to be higher in rural areas. The article also provides state by state disability rates, and offers a national map showing relative disability rates by county, based upon 2009…
