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More on Alienation of Affections in Utah

I have posted on the cause of action of alienation of affections in Utah on December 8, 2015. This is…

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Consideration of Stage Agency Medical Opinions in SSDI and SSI Cases

SSR 96-6p Summary and Commentary When a person applies for SSI or social security disability benefits, the case is assigned…

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More on Grandparents Visitation and Parental Rights

I have posted on the U.S. Supreme Court case of Troxel v. Granville, 530 US 57 (2000). That case showed the…

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Determining a Child Relationship with DNA Testing in Social Security Disability Cases

Sometimes a disabled child may receive benefits based on a parent’s work record. Social Security Ruling (SSR) 06-02p deals with…

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If you are awarded VA Disability Benefits, Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability?

This is a question that comes up quite often for disabled veterans. The answer is: it depends. The Code of…

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Importance of Credibility in SSDI and SSI Disability Cases

SSR 96-7p Summary and Commentary In disability claims evaluation of symptoms often plays a critical role. Symptoms are a person’s…

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Alimony Guidelines: An Idea Worth Trying?

Child Support guidelines have been in place in Utah for a long time. They make child support predictable and easy to…

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Impairments from Tremolite Asbestos Exposure in Social Security Disability Cases: Social Security Ruling (SSR 06-01p):

Tremolite  is a type of asbestos sometimes found in the mineral vermiculite. Exposure to tremolite can occur from mining, horticultural,…

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Disability Insured Status for Disability and Blindness

In Social Security Disability or statutory blindness cases, a person’s insured status is an important date. In claims for Disability…

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Residual Functional Capacity in SSDI and SSI Disability Cases

SSR 96-8p Summary and Commentary Determining a person’s residual functional capacity (RFC) is often one of the most important issues…

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