I was recently asked how to take care of bad information in a Social Security file which was preventing the release of back Social Security disability benefits. Of course the first issue is whether there is a deadline that may … Continue reading
Social Security Hearings: Competitive and Non-Competitive Work
What does it mean if the Administrative Law Judge or Vocational Expert mentions “non-competitive work” during a Social Security disability hearing? “Non-competitive” refers to types of work: Competitive work is, well, just regular work; with no set-asides, no accommodations beyond … Continue reading
Expedited Processing for Social Security Disability Benefits for for Wounded Warriors
Wounded veterans can get faster expedited processing of their Social Security disability benefit cases (Disability Insurance – DIB, and supplemental security income – SSI) under the Wounded Warrior program. Note: Social Security disability benefits may be in addition to any … Continue reading
Criminal records, hire-ability, and Social Security disability
What if you cannot get a job because a criminal record? If no one will hire you, does that affect how Social Security will view your disability case? I have a felony record from a stupid thing I did years … Continue reading
Social Security disability hearings: erosion in the job base
The vocational expert at a Social Security hearing may testify that there is an, “erosion in the job base.” I have had a number of people ask me what this means? As I wrote about before, the vocational expert’s job is … Continue reading
Social Security disability benefits in a half-way house
Even though you cannot receive Social Security benefits during incarceration, can you get disability if you are out of jail or prison and residing in a half-way house? Under the Social Security regulations, the answer is “no.” “I was transferred … Continue reading
No increase in Social Security SSI disability benefits in 2011
Social Security announced today that there will be no increase in Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits for 2011. The Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) – the maximum monthly rate for SSI benefits – will stay at $674 for … Continue reading
Social Security Disability News: Fast-Track Getting Faster
Social Security has issued a press release that the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration has published final rules to reduce how long it takes to get an initial decision on the most severe disability cases. The new rules allow … Continue reading
Social Security disability benefits and home monitoring
Will your Social Security benefits (Social Security disability insurance – SSDI, or Supplemental Security Income – SSI) stop if you have to wear an ankle bracelet or other type of home monitor? The answer is no. Social Security does not … Continue reading
When do Social Security benefits stop after incarceration
As a general rule, you are not entitled to Social Security disability benefits if you are incarcerated in jail or prison. However, Social Security benefits do not end immediately with incarceration: If you are on SSI (Title 16 – Supplemental … Continue reading
Tips on restarting Social Security disability benefits after incarceration
Social Security may be able to restart your benefits after you are released from incarceration (jail or prison). Click here for more information on whether you may be able to resume benefits vs having to start a new claim for … Continue reading
Starting Social Security disability benefits after incarceration
After you are released from jail or prison, will Social Security let you restart your benefits or will you have to start a new application? The answer depends on the kind of benefits you received (Social Security Disability Insurance – … Continue reading
Appeals Council correcting technical errors
I was a the Colorado Bar Association Social Security CLE (Continuing Legal Education) program last week. One of the Judges stated during the presentation that the Social Security Appeals Council will begin correcting “technical errors.” During the Q&A section, I … Continue reading
How many Social Security disability applications are approved
Ever wonder what the Social Security disability approval rate is? Vicki Johnson, Director of the Colorado Disability Determination Services office presented at the September 2010 Social Security CLE (continuing legal education) program and discussed the percent approved in Social Security … Continue reading
Milo, Kinnect and the future of therapy
I previously wrote about the “Milo & Kate” demo for Kinect (at that time “Project Natal”) for the XBOX 360. The possibility of using a program like this for therapy seems obvious for teaching empathy or helping autistic individuals practice … Continue reading
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