Category Archives: Social Security Disability Law

Can I receive Social Security benefits if I have been deported?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

Recently one of my colleagues asked whether his client who had been deported (now called “removal”) could receive Social Security benefits.  I thought this was an intriguing question so I decided to research it.  The answer is generally, “no,” but … Continue reading →

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Ten tips for winning your Social Security Disability case in federal court

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

I am currently attending the NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives’) conference in San Francisco.  I am going to write posts this week highlighting some of presentations I go to at the conference.  Today I went to a … Continue reading →

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It helps to be local

Posted on September 14, 2009 by

My client has not received her retroactive payment.  I have been trying to reach a representative at the Social Security office in San Francisco.  ( I will not state which one so that I do not embarrass anyone there.)   … Continue reading →

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