Social Security Ruling is not Good News for Claimants
What happened? In a move that the Social Security Administration describes as simply intended to reduce “unnecessary workloads” a significant ruling has been changed. Before…
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Portland's Twilight Criterium Draws Enthusiastic Crowd
Thousands of spectators crowded the North Park Blocks of Portland to watch the area’s fastest cyclists compete in the annual Twilight Criterium. Swanson, Thomas &…
Read More How can I get a faster decision?
Clients often ask me if there’s anything I can do to speed up the long slow process of social security disability. Sometimes clients tell me…
Read More STC Helps Improve Oaks Crossing Natural Area
Attorneys and staff at Swanson, Thomas & Coon recently had the opportunity to help Portland Parks & Recreation make improvements to the Oaks Crossing Natural…
Read More Social Security Disability AND VA Disability Benefits?
Many of my clients are veterans. They may be receiving VA disability benefits but that doesn’t mean they are ineligible for Social Security disability. Still,…
Read More Attorney Ray Thomas Wins Bicycle Advocacy Award
Bicycle lawyer Ray Thomas has been named “Advocacy Volunteer of the Year” by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance for his efforts on behalf of Portland’s cycling…
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