Social Security’s treatment of disability claimants with severe liver disease is often distressing. One notable feature when dealing with clients suffering from failing livers is the phenomenon known as “fetor hepaticus,” colloquially referred to as the “breath of the dead.” This smell emanates from the breath of some individuals […]

In the realm of Social Security representation, a heartbreaking pattern emerges: the Impact of Child Loss on Social Security Claimants. It’s a sad reality that many claimants have experienced the devastating loss of a child. This loss isn’t limited to young children; it includes adult children as well. The causes […]

From the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College:

For obvious reasons, people who do physically demanding work are prone to injuring themselves on the job and are more likely than office workers to apply for federal disability benefits.

But the question arises, is technology changing this relationship?

We know […]

According to a recent study, 54% of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade education. This statistic is significant for Social Security disability claims as this demographic accounts for the majority of disability claims, particularly those most likely to generate appeals.

Mental […]

Social Security: A Crisis in Disability Claims

In our fast-paced world, mistakes are inevitable. This is especially true for Social Security employees who are under immense pressure, leading to an increase in errors. This has resulted in a crisis in Social Security.

Even in the best of times, there were always tasks […]