Online Video Hearings (OVH) are now an alternative to phone hearings
Excerpts from the notice sent by ALJ John Rabaut, Acting Regional Chief ALJ, Chicago Region regarding online video hearings. "Back in...
COVID Impact: How long will this application take?
Prior to the virus shutdowns, three to six months for an initial application to be processed was typical. Since the shutdowns, the...
2021 COLA
The Social Security Administration has begun mailing out the 2021 Cost Of Living Adjustment notices for SSDI and SSI. The COLA for 2021...
Concurrent Initial Applications, Different Initial Determinations
I just got off the phone with a potential new Client who received a denial letter and was ready to file an appeal, but luckily for her,...
10/19/2020 Client Review
I hired Michelle when I was at the hearing level. Due to other circumstances I had to use a larger firm for the application and...
New Application During Cessation Reconsideration
The exciting news . . .
So I did a little research and found out that a claimant who is currently going through a Cessation Reconsideration
Working while waiting
Can I work while waiting for my hearing?