Letter to the Portland Tribune Editor
Recently, the Portland Tribune ran an article titled Economy leaves troubled youth behind: Some turn to Social Security disability funds as jobs become scarce in tough…
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The Social Security Administration Wants to Change the Rules…Again
SSA yesterday issued a proposed rule that would give adjudicators the discretion to skip step 4 in cases where it has "insufficient evidence" to make…
Read More Why Should We Give SSI Assistance to Refugees?
Google the words “immigrants and refugees” and a storm of documents will appear, mostly about advocacy organizations. Now add the words “and benefits” and watch…
Read More Can This Case Be Won? Episode 3
This feature appears from time to time as a means of illustrating the challenges that most applicants for social security disability benefits undergo, in their…
Read More Crosswalk Safety Bill Makes Crossing the Street Safer for Pedestrians
Making crossing the street safer for pedestrians has been a priority for pedestrian and bicycle attorney Ray Thomas, the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition and other local…
Read More Postings on MySpace or Facebook Can be Harmful to Your Disability Claim
Facebook is one of the most popular websites in the world. But experts have been warning teenagers that it’s not a safe place for private…
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