Discovery in Social Security Disability Cases
In 1992 social security adopted rules concerning which materials it may appropriately withhold from disability claimants and/or their attorneys pursuant…
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What is Paternity?
When you hear the word “paternity” you most likely think of three-ring circus episode of Maury Povich where the mother…
Avenues for Relief If There Is Bias or Unfairness in a Disability Claim
There are three basic ways to seek relief if there is bias or unfairness in your disability claim. First and…
Holiday Parent-time Under the New Optional Minimum Parent-time Schedule
My most recent post related to Utah’s new optional minimum parent-time statute, which allows the non-custodial parent to keep the…
10th Circuit Strikes District Court Judge’s Ruling in “Sister Wives” Polygamy Case
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the judgment of a Utah federal district court Judge in the case…
Appeals Council Review in Social Security Disability Cases
Social Security Ruling 82-13 sets forth the Social Security Administration’s policy for its Appeals Council to exercise its “Own Motion…
Reduction of Social Security Disability Benefits Due to Receipt of State Disability Benefits
A disability claimant from Colorado was found to be disabled as of August 20th, 1984. However, because he was also…
Special Rules in Social Security Disability Programs for the Blind
If a person who is receiving disability benefits, or applying for disability benefits, performs work for profit at a substantial…
Consultative Exams in Social Security Disability and SSI Cases
Oftentimes, when a claimant files a social security disability claim, the state agency in charge of making a decision will…
One Social Security Strategy (File and Suspend) Ends April 29th
At least one strategy for maximizing social security benefits will end on April 29th, 2016. This is the file-and-suspend strategy…