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In a recent correspondence aimed at improving the Social Security Disability adjudication process, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) addressed Commissioner Martin O’Malley of the Social Security Administration (SSA). This dialogue focuses on enhancing the efficiency and fairness of the SSA's disability adjudication process, highlighting several pressing

WHY? Your claim for SSI and/or SSDI has been denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA) at Initial Review, upon Reconsideration, before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), and by the highest administrative tribunal, the Appeals Council (AC).  You have exhausted all possible administrative remedies and, despite having been unable to work

Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves an immune-mediated process in which an abnormal response of the body’s immune system is directed against the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is made up of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Within the CNS, the immune system causes inflammation that damages myelin — the fatty substance that surrounds and

A number of clients have asked about Covid-19 as a basis for disability benefits or SSI. While most people recover from the virus after several weeks, some suffer more serious effects and ongoing impairments. Those with autoimmune diseases such as MS, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis, those with other chronic health conditions

SSA updated its coronavirus website on November 6 to include new guidance for people whose disability benefits were terminated because of a Continuing Disability Review determination or age-18 redetermination. Those who submitted requests for reconsideration of the termination but did not elect statutory benefits consideration can now request that their benefits continue until