I came across this helpful chart recently, which illustrates the five-step process. Source: http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/rsnotes/rsn2013-01.html. Illustration adapted from Lahiri, Vaughan, and Wixon (1995).
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Are you curious about what happens at a Social Security disability hearing? Here is the typical progression we see at the Portland Office of Disability…
Read More We encourage our clients who might capacity for some sort of work to explore Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Vocational rehabilitation can help our clients in one…
Read More In another unfortunate turn, Social Security has put up a new roadblock for those seeking disability benefits. This new rule that goes into effect on…
Read More In some Social Security disability hearings, the administrative law judge may chose to call a doctor to testify about impairments. Many times this will happen…
Read More The latest statistics on how long it takes from the time you apply until you get a hearing are dismal. In Eugene, Oregon, for the…
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