By: Elliott Andalman, Attorney at Law Many people mistakenly believe that if their treating doctor reports that they are disabled to work, then they will win social security disability benefits. I wish it were that simple. Medical support from your treating doctor is...
By Peter Casciano, Esq. The Social Security Administration (SSA) extends an affirmative duty to Social Security Disability (SSD) claimants, as well as their representatives, to inform SSA of or submit all evidence that is known to relate to whether or not the claimant...
By Peter Casciano, Esq. (301) 244-4523 pcasciano@a-f.net Just like Ronnie Dunn (of Brooks & Dunn) sang in 2011, “the cost of livin’s high, and going up…” Even though experts across the country wondered if 2019’s cost of living increase would top 3%, two weeks ago...
By Elliott Andalman, Esq. and Peter Casciano, Esq. eandalman@a-f.net pcasciano@a-f.net The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides the major safety net for workers who become disabled by either accident or illness. The Disability Insurance Benefit (DIB) program...
By Peter Casciano, Esq. (301) 244-4523 pcasciano@a-f.net Recently, The Washington Post published an article titled: “597 days. And still waiting.” This article provides an in-depth look into the largely broken social security disability system. The article’s...
Earlier this year, the Social Security Administration enacted several new regulations regarding Social Security disability benefits. One of these new rules involved the Appeals Council’s ability to review an Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) decision based upon...
