Social Security (SSA) Partial Victory

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Dory Sutker
UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES — PARTIAL VICTORY

According to the National Organization of Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) more than 500 comments were submitted to the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) protesting the proposed new regulations. The restrictions on the submission of evidence received almost unanimous criticism. As a result, Commissioner Astrue suspended further action on at least two of the proposals. Specifically, he suspended further action on the "five day rule" for submitting evidence before the hearing and closing the record on appeal.

In further news on the subject, Commissioner Astrue stated that SSA will be meeting with claimants’ organizations to discuss the provisions in the proposed rules. It’s nice to know, that someone reads the letters submitted to the Commissioner and that they had real impact. This is an example of democracy at work and proves that citizens can make a difference.

Speaking of citizens making a difference...don’t forget to get out there and VOTE !
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Social Security Job Rules

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Dory Sutker


Flipping burgers

We screen quite a few cases every day. As part of our screening process, we often ask prospective clients under the age of 50 if they could do a light duty job. A frequent reply goes something like this, " yes, I could do a job flipping burgers but that won’t pay my rent".

It may be true that flipping burgers doesn’t pay a handsome sum, but if you are capable of performing that type of job, you probably aren’t disabled. In order to prove disability, you have to demonstrate that you are unable to do any type of work, including sit down work.

When we ask claimants why they couldn’t do a sit down job, many reply that they lack the education. This may be true. But, SSA is talking about unskilled, entry level jobs that a person can learn on the job in 30 days or less. These include jobs like electronic surveillance monitor or gate keeper.

For more information on this subject, see blog entitled " But no one will hire me".

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