A former officer in the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has just plead guilty to theft of more than $600,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to a recent article from the Daily News. This officer was employed by the NYPD from 1981 until 1993, when he retired due…
In Stacy v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, claimant alleged that the administrative law judge (ALJ) violated two rules applicable to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits appeals. An ALJ is a hearing officer that is hired by the United States Social…
According to a recent news feature from Forbes, a United States Postal Service worker was injured on the job and claimed workers’ compensation benefits. He was approved for those workers’ compensation benefits and started collecting benefits. The claimant, who chose to represent himself in the process, decided to apply for…
According to a recent news article from Syracuse.com, a man was recently sentenced to prison for alleging defrauding the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) out of more than $87,000. The sentence was for one year in federal prison, though it is likely that he would be sent to a…
Every year in the beginning of June, people in the U.S. observe National Cancer Survivors Day. There any many different events on this day, including the Relay for Life which tends to draw a large crowd of supports and raise a lot of money for the cause each year. While getting…
Crespo v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, involved a claimant who applied for Supplemental Security Income for his mother. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program administered by the United States Social Security Administration (SSA). SSI is designed for disabled children…
When you first apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the chances of your claim being denied are high. This has nothing to do with the merits of your application, meaning whether or not you are really disabled. The reason for this is because the majority of all applications…
In Dale V. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, claimant was born in 1985. Her childhood was filled with a great deal of hardship, as she suffered both physical and sexual abuse. Her family moved around many times, and her mother died…
When you file a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there is a good chance your application will be denied. The reason for this is because most applications are rejected after being filed, and it has nothing to do with whether or not you have earned enough quarterly…
Smith v. Colvin is a case from the United States Court of Appeals for Tenth Circuit. In Smith, claimant applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied her application. Specifically, as part of her application, she claimed a disability based on a problem…