"How Long Do I Have to Wait for the Appeals Council to Make a Decision?"
Add one more frustration to the experience of applying for social security disability - both SSDI and SSI - the length of time it takes…
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How Will Sequestration Affect my claim for disability benefits? How will it affect my receiving my payments of benefits?
Sequestration's mandatory budget cuts are scheduled to take effect today. The press has reported that "Social Security will not be affected." This is not completely…
Read More Cessation of Disability Benefits: How to fight a decision that you are no longer disabled
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) believes that your medical condition has improved or that you now are able to work full-time, they will send…
Read More Cheryl Coon Elected to the Board of the Disability Law Section
Cheryl Coon has been elected to the Board of the Disability Law Section of the Oregon Bar. The Disability Law Section of the Bar is…
Read More What happens to my social security disability benefits if I file for bankruptcy?
An area of law that prompts many questions is whether social security disability benefits are protected from judgment creditors, student loan collectors or in bankruptcy…
Read More How do you know when to apply for disability?
It isn't always obvious when it's time to apply for disability. If you have chronic pain, if you have relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, if you're…
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