What is a CDIU report?
On occasion, we take on a client and discover that their electronic file with Social Security contains a "CDIU Report." This report is typically the product…
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Happy Birthday Social Security: Isn't it time to grow up?
August 14, 2015 is the 80th birthday of Social Security. Social Security has grown since it was first established: in 1939, benefits for dependent survivors…
Read More Is the Social Security Disability Fund Disappearing?
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund will run out of money in 2016. Once that happens, at…
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Looking forward to 2016 - no COLA anticipated
The recently released 2015 Social Security Trustee's Report includes an anticipation that Social Security beneficiaries will see no cost of living adjustment (COLA) in benefits for…
Read More Governor signs into law a bill that would provide medical records free of charge to disability applicants appealing a denial by Social Security (June 10, 2015)
Cheryl Coon successfully drafted and shepherded legislation to ensure that disabled Oregonians are not prevented from pursuing their disability cases because of the inability to…
Read More Is Anyone Paying Attention?
As I write this, the Senate is considering important legislation to fund our nation’s highway system – but how? Unfortunately, some Senators believe that it’s…
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