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How can I prove I am disabled if I cannot get treatment because I can’t afford it?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

One of the difficulties indigent claimants face is proving that they are disabled when they have not sought out medical treatment.  It is a vicious circle.  They would have sought treatment if they could have afforded health insurance but because … Continue reading →

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Waiting times for a hearing in front of a Social Security Judge increase

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

The disability backlog at hearing offices across the United States is getting worse.  According to a recent report released by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”), the number of pending cases reached a record high of 767,000 cases across the nation … Continue reading →

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