Aug 22, 2014 | Social Security Disability
In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the law creating the Supplemental Security Income program better known as SSI. As a federal program, SSI took over a number of state and federal elderly anti-poverty and disability programs throughout the country. The recipients...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Politician were mostly silent about any details regarding keeping Social Security solvent or privatizing the program during the 2012 election season. With the election season finally over, Alaska Senator Mark Begich (D) has introduced a bill to keep Social Security...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
New regulations from the US Department of Education will make it easier for some Social Security Disability recipients to get their federal student loans forgiven. As of July 1, 2013, when the new rules are in place, a borrower can show their award letter or favorable...
Aug 22, 2014 | Claims Process
I have DDD and chronic pain at cervical and lumbar levels. I was terminated by my employer 6 months ago because I could not return to work full-time without restrictions. I have a pending WC claim, but my employer is contesting compensability. They now want to...
Aug 22, 2014 | Social Security Disability
Social Security announced on December 6, 2012 the agency has added 35 new conditions to its list of Compassionate Allowances. Compassionate Allowance are medical conditions and diseases which are very serious. Once Social Security identifies the claim as a...