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Veterans Benefits - News to Use: December 2011
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Veterans Benefits - News to Use. A Georgia Lawyer's selected views, news, and information of use from the complex world of Veterans Benefits. Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Wiredcom: Navy Thinks Neck Injections Might Cure PTSD. Http:/ www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/12/navy-ptsd-neck-injections/. Posted by Thomas O'Brien. Labels: veteran ptsd stress disability. Monday, December 12, 2011. Free or Reduced-Cost Medical Care Resources for Georgia and Elsewhere. In my disability law practice. 8211; This is a websi...
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Musings on Social Security: The Importance of Cross-Examining the Vocational Expert about DOT Job Descriptions in a Social Security Hearing
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Musings on Social Security. A Georgia Lawyer's selected views, news, and information of use from the complex world of Social Security. Wednesday, October 24, 2012. The Importance of Cross-Examining the Vocational Expert about DOT Job Descriptions in a Social Security Hearing. Judge: Madam VE, I would like you to assume the following about a hypothetical Claimant. 1 A younger individual, with limited education. 2 Capable of light work, occasionally lifting 20lbs, and frequently lifting 10lbs. VE: Yes ther...
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Musings on Social Security: A Quick Test - Social Security Disability Acronyms
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Musings on Social Security. A Georgia Lawyer's selected views, news, and information of use from the complex world of Social Security. Wednesday, February 4, 2015. A Quick Test - Social Security Disability Acronyms. A couple of years back, I wrote the most SSA-acronym-loaded question that I could think of. While it technically makes sense, I think the real value is providing evidence that expert help is sometimes needed when navigating this landscape. PRW – Past Relevant Work. 8211; This is a Claimant...
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Musings on Social Security: October 2012
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Musings on Social Security. A Georgia Lawyer's selected views, news, and information of use from the complex world of Social Security. Wednesday, October 24, 2012. The Importance of Cross-Examining the Vocational Expert about DOT Job Descriptions in a Social Security Hearing. Judge: Madam VE, I would like you to assume the following about a hypothetical Claimant. 1 A younger individual, with limited education. 2 Capable of light work, occasionally lifting 20lbs, and frequently lifting 10lbs. VE: Yes ther...
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Musings on Social Security: "Hypothetical Individuals" and Vocational Testimony at ALJ Hearings
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Musings on Social Security. A Georgia Lawyer's selected views, news, and information of use from the complex world of Social Security. Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Hypothetical Individuals" and Vocational Testimony at ALJ Hearings. If a judge ONLY offers a hypothetical that is very restrictive and leads to a scenario where the hypothetical person could not return to PRW or perform any other work in the national economy, I generally recommend that Claimants leave the testimony alone. Judge: In light of thes...
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Musings on Social Security: Drafting Pre-Hearing Briefs - Advice for Claimants
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Musings on Social Security. A Georgia Lawyer's selected views, news, and information of use from the complex world of Social Security. Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Drafting Pre-Hearing Briefs - Advice for Claimants. For Claimants who are seeking specific advice on drafting their brief, I am linking to a fantastic article on this subject by Disability Attorney Gordon Gates. Who practices in Maine and New Hampshire. The article is titled " Ten Tips for Writing Effective Hearing Briefs. Click to request a.
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Musings on Social Security: November 2013
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Musings on Social Security. A Georgia Lawyer's selected views, news, and information of use from the complex world of Social Security. Monday, November 4, 2013. The Interplay of Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation, by: Matthew Queen, Esq. If you are disabled from an on-the-job injury then you may have numerous benefits available in order to compensate for lost wages and to help finance medical expenses. The first benefit is Workers’ Compensation (“WC”). Suppose you make $50,000 as your h...
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