The Faces and Facts of Disability
Every once in awhile I need to give a shout out to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Despite the generally dismal experience at the Field…
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Interview on Koin 6 News
Attorney Melissa Haggerty was recently interviewed by Koin 6 news regarding the long wait times for Oregonians applying for disability. Watch the first segment here. Watch…
Read More Where Have All the Social Security Field Offices Gone?
You may remember a time when it was easy to find a Social Security Administration (SSA) field office in your town. This was the place…
Read More Depression: Is it a Basis for Social Security Disability?
Many of my clients suffer from depression, often in addition to chronic physical problems. Although I use the catchall word "depression", there are many conditions,…
Read More Cynthia Newton Spreads the Word on Rules of the Road
STCN trial lawyer Cynthia Newton has spoken recently to three local groups on the rules of the road governing cyclists, motorists and pedestrians, continuing her…
Read More And the delays with disability claims just continue…
According to a recent report, after spending more than $250 million on a new computer system to handle disability claims, the Social Security Administration still…
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