Social Security Office closing
As of January 14, 2013 (Monday) the 221 NE Schuyler Portland, Oregon SSA office will be closed. Claimants are directed to go to 1538 SW…
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Scapegoating Social Security Disability Claimants
WORTH READING! “Scapegoating Social Security Disability Claimants (and the Judges Who Evaluate Them),” is an Issue brief that confront mischaracterizations of the process for reviewing…
Read More Veterans Attempt to Change Discharges Due to PTSD
While post-traumatic stress disorder is now widely recognized, it wasn't a known diagnosis until 1980. As a result, many veterans were discharged for post-traumatic stress…
Read More What to do while you're waiting
One of the most difficult parts of my job is the fact that so many of my clients are in dire financial circumstances. Many have…
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. She looks forward to advocating for disabled clients…
Read More Swanson, Thomas, Coon & Newton Shows Support in Video for Street Roots
Swanson, Thomas, Coon & Newton is a strong advocate of Street Roots, Portland’s leading publication dedicated to addressing poverty and homelessness since 1998. We have…
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