Today the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) advised its members that HR 4532, the "Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010" was signed into law by President Barack Obama on ...
Category Archives: Representation
Be Wary of Social Security Disability/SSI Advice Found on Disability Law Websites
Recently James publishing launched JamesDisabilityLaw.com. I was excited to see the launch of the site, as I am a subscriber of five Social Security Disability practice guides published by James Publishing. The practice guides help me stay informed ...
Use Caution When Using Social Security Online Disability Services Without Assistance
With the horrible winter weather in Delaware, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been forced to close its office on several occasions. For individuals pursuing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, this has made it difficult to conduct business in ...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance while Receiving Long Term Disability Benefits
When you are receiving Long Term Disability ("LTD") benefits, you are normally required by your LTD insurer to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance ("SSDI"). Your LTD carrier will normally provide you with an option of using a legal representative that they hire. The representative is not always an attorney. Normally ...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today is a special day in the United States where we take time to think about the things that we have and to be thankful to those that support us throughout our lives. Today I would like to thank all those that make my job possible. Without you, I would not be in the position ...
Impact of High Administrative Law Judge Denial Rates on Disabled Delaware Residents
The Delaware News Journal published several articles this week discussing the denial rates of Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) that work for the Social Security Administration. The focus of the series was on the Dover Delaware Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). The articles noted that Delaware residents have faced a higher standard to ...
Part 3, What Happens During My Social Security Disability/SSI Hearing?
What to Expect at a Social Security Disability/SSI Administrative Law Judge Hearing Part 3, What Happens During My Social Security Disability/SSI Hearing? My prior posts in this series focused on preparing for an Administrative Law Judge Hearing, and what to expect the day of your hearing. This post focuses on what happens during the ...
Updates to Provide Your Attorney While a Social Security Disability Claim is Pending
When you have a claim pending for Social Security Disability Benefits/SSI, it is very important that you keep your attorney informed about any relevant changes in your life. Normally the Social Security Administration obtains details about your eligibility and your medical condition when you apply for benefits, but they rarely update the information while the ...
Information Needed at Initial Consultation Appointment for Social Security Disability/SSI
When a potential client contacts my office for legal representation for a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim, I normally schedule an initial consultation appointment to meet with the potential client for the first time. In order to determine if I can assist the individual with a Social Security ...
The Initial Consultation Appointment for Social Security Disability/SSI Representation
When a potential client contacts my office for representation of a Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim, they are normally provided a free initial consultation. The purpose of the Social Security disability consultation appointment is to determine if I can assist an individual and for the individual to determine if they ...