Increase in SSI amount
The Social Security Administration just announced that the monthly amount of SSI will increase to $710, beginning in January 2013. Good news for SSI recipients!
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What to Expect at Your Hearing: Part 2
In my last blog post, I talked about what to expect in the first part of your hearing, when you are questioned by both the…
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A common concern of my disability clients about to go to hearing is what's going to happen there, which is a topic I spend a…
Read More Statistics show Portland and Eugene in the bottom five cities in the United States for processing of disability applications
It takes 465 days, from the date you request a hearing until the date you receive a decision from your hearing (482 days in Eugene). …
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I get calls every day from parents who hope to obtain SSI disability benefits for their children. Here's what you need to consider if you're…
Read More STCN Celebrates Another Successful Service Day at Oaks Crossing
Boosting the health of the Willamette River is a cause we at Swanson, Thomas, Coon & Newton can stand behind. That’s why we jumped at…
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