Social Security Disability and the Impact of Same-Sex Marriage on Benefits
New details are emerging about how Social Security will treat same-sex marriage in terms of impact on disability benefits. We now know the following as…
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Disability Determination Services Meeting
Cheryl Coon leads a continuing series of meetings with agency leaders and staff to improve communication and representation for disabled individuals seeking social security disability…
Read More The Game called "Disability"
Have you ever thought that the experience of trying to qualify for disability benefits felt like a board game? You'll enjoy this: Not So Fast
Read More Cheryl Coon writes for the National Association of Disability Examiners in The Advocate
Cheryl's article about A Day in the Life of a Disability Attorney highlighted the challenges faced by disabled individuals and their attorneys.
Read More Disability Rights Oregon and the Oregon Law Center have filed a class action lawsuit against the Social Security Administration, alleging that its handling of a troubled nonprofit organization -- Safety Net of Oregon -- is illegal and imperils the financial stability of hundreds of disabled individuals.
On March 6, the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General served a federal search warrant on Safety Net of Oregon, a nonprofit that…
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Cheryl Coon leads a continuing series of meetings with agency leaders and staff to improve communication and representation for disabled individuals seeking social security disability…
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