5 days ago3 minHow to Use an On-The-Record Request to Win Your CaseHere are a few tips for knowing which cases will benefit with an OTR and how to draft one.
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Mar 73 minHow to Prepare for a CDR or Appeals Council Quality ReviewThe SSA is increasing CDRs while the Appeals Council is picking up favorable ALJ decisions for Quality Review. Here's how to prepare to win.
Jan 223 minUnderstanding Your Role in Developing the RecordUnderstand your responsibilities, as well as the SSA’s responsibilities, when it comes to developing the record.
Nov 14, 20193 minFailure to Follow Prescribed Treatment: Arguing 'Good Cause' for an SSD CaseLearn how to argue 'good cause' using SSR Ruling 18-3p in SSD cases for claimants not following prescribed treatment
Oct 28, 20192 minAppeal an Unfavorable Decision Based on Common Errors in SSD LawWhen an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) denies the disability claim at the hearing level, as the Social Security Disability representative, you must decide if...
Oct 7, 20192 minPrevent the Appeals Council From Remanding Your Fully Favorable ALJ DecisionRecently, several fully favorable ALJ decisions were vacated and remanded due to incorrect listing criteria were used in the decision. Altho
Oct 1, 20192 minHow to Use the New SSR 19-4p to Win Headache CasesThe Social Security Administration (SSA) recently published a new Social Security Ruling (SSR), known as SSR 19-4p, involving headaches, which will take effe...
May 26, 20192 minSupporting Pain, Fatigue, and Depression in Social Security Disability ClaimsAdministrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Social Security Administration (SSA) adjudicators appreciate objective medical evidence because it makes adjudicating So...
Feb 24, 20194 minExamining the Reconsideration Level, Part 3: Quantity at the Reconsideration Level—Temporary Hiring This is Part 3 of the series Examining the Reconsideration Level. Read Part 1: Trust at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and Solutions and Part 2: Quali...
Jan 7, 20192 minExamining the Reconsideration Level, Part 2: Quality at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and SolThis is Part 2 of the series Examining the Reconsideration Level. Read Part 1: Trust at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and Solutions and Part 3: Quanti...
Dec 29, 20184 minExamining the Reconsideration Level, Part 1: Trust at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and SolutThis is Part 1 of the series Examining the Reconsideration Level. Read Part 2: Quality at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and Solutions and Part 3: Quan...
Dec 1, 20183 minImproving the Reconsideration Appeals ProcessThe Social Security Administration (SSA) is reinstating the reconsideration level appeals process for the 10 prototype states by the end of
Jul 17, 20183 minLucia May Be Speeding Up Social Security Disability ALJ HiringThe Supreme Court's decision in LUCIA ET AL. v. SEC has had an impact on ALJ hiring processes. How will it impact the SSA?
May 27, 20182 minDIP Software May Save Time, Money, and Sanity by Reducing DuplicatesDIP software works to reduce duplicate files, speed up computers, and increase memory storage. Is it reliable enough to be worth the cost?
Apr 30, 20183 minThe Five-Day Rule: Has It Helped to Expedite The Adjudicative Process?Recently, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) processing times have averaged approximately 600 days.