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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Episode 6 – iPad, Retirement and Medical Record Lag

Written on April 11, 2010 by in Podcast, Social Security, Steve Blog
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Episode 6 of Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast includes discussion of: importance of local attorneys in Social Security Disability Claims; use of an iPad in Administrative Law Judge Hearings; don’t blame the messenger when unpleasant information is communicated about your disability or SSI claim; Social Security Denials Remain High in Delaware; impact of disability on Social Security Retirement benefits; and concept of medical record lag in Social Security claims.

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover

Written on March 31, 2010 by in Podcast, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover Social Security Disability Law Weekly, Episode 5, includes discussion of use of technology in disability claims; alcohol abuse and mental health claims; importance of trying work before applying for disability; problem of being disabled and uninsured; how to qualify for Social Security based on mental illness/bipolar…

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast – Episode 4

Written on March 24, 2010 by in Podcast, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet Episode 4 – Healthcare, Onset of Disability and High GAFs Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income payments. Social Security Disability Law Weekly is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA….

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast – Episode 3

Written on March 15, 2010 by in Podcast, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet Episode 3 – Vacation, Tax, and ALJ Bias Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments. The podcast is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA. Episode 3 focuses on: Impact of Vacation…

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly – Episode 2

Written on March 5, 2010 by in Podcast, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet Episode 2 – Ethics, Mental Illness, and SSI Fee Withholding Social Security Disability Law Weekly is a podcast devoted to issues in Social Security Disability Law. Discussion is focused on Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments. The podcast is hosted by Steven Butler of Linarducci & Butler, PA. Episode 2 focuses on:…

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Social Security Disability Applicants’ Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010 Signed Into Law

Written on March 2, 2010 by in Representation, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet 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 February 27, 2010. This legislation is important because it permanently enacted fee withholding and direct payment of…

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Be Wary of Social Security Disability/SSI Advice Found on Disability Law Websites

Written on February 23, 2010 by in Apply for Benefits, Representation, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet 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 of developments in Social Security Disability Law, and educate myself on unique issues that I do…

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Use Caution When Using Social Security Online Disability Services Without Assistance

Written on February 11, 2010 by in Apply for Benefits, Representation, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet 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 person. Even when the local SSA office has been…

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What Happens after a Social Security Disability/SSI ALJ Hearing

Written on January 28, 2010 by in ALJ Hearing, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet In November, I published a four-part series on what to expect at a Social Security Disability (SSDI)/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Administrative Law Judge Hearing. (Part1, My Hearing has been scheduled, now what?; Part 2, the day of your ALJ Hearing; Part 3, what happens during my hearing?; Part 4, tips for an effective Hearing.)…

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The Social Security Administration makes New Administrative Law Judge Data Available Online

Written on January 25, 2010 by in ALJ Hearing, Social Security, Steve Blog
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ShareTweet The Social Security Administration recently released public use files on its website that provide indicators of productivity of Administrative Law Judges. This data is helpful for claimants that are waiting for a hearing to decide their eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Previously, the majority of this…

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