An Introduction to the Practice of Social Security Law

By Matt Greenbaum Lecture I AN OVERVIEW OF THE SUBSTANTIVE LAW The Social Security Disability Program SSD Text 20/40 quarters SSI — Asset and Income tests Financial & medical benefits Disability Requirements The Sequential Evaluation “Gainful...

An Overview of Social Security Benefits

Social Security Benefits A. Introduction Most people consider Social Security benefits as something available to them upon old age retirement. However, those monies withheld from each paycheck, and those paid each quarter by self-employed individuals, provide a...

Profile of Participant Involvement at Hearings Held

Profile of Participant Involvement at Hearings Held Fiscal Year 2000 Profile of Participants Percent of Involvement Change from FY 1999 Claimant 91.9% -0.4% Attorney 69.5% -1.7% Other (family, friend) 28.0% -0.1% Vocational Expert (VE) 49.6% 2.2% Non-Attorney 16.4%...

In the Claimant’s Corner — A Note from the Editor

In the Claimant’s Corner — A Note from the Editor When I first learned that ATLA was in the process of forming a Social Security disability law section, I was very dubious. After all, NOSSCR has had an unparalleled and unbroken record of accomplishments....

Ethical Considerations — Making the Tough Calls

Ethical Considerations — Making the Tough Calls By Matt Greenbaum It is apparent that certain elements within the Social Security Administration are seeking to reduce payments to claimants by discouraging attorneys from handling disability cases. Moreover,...