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

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

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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 disorder; improve [...]

 
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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast – Episode 4

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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.
Episode 4 includes [...]

 
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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Podcast – Episode 3

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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 on Disability Claim; [...]

 
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Social Security Disability Law Weekly – Episode 2

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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: preparation for “Can [...]

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

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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 fees in [...]

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

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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 not [...]

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Use Caution When Using Social Security Online Disability Services Without Assistance

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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 open, [...]

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What Happens after a Social Security Disability/SSI ALJ Hearing

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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.) Recently, [...]

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

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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 information [...]

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