OIG Report Provides Hope to Claimants Denied by a Judge

Posted May 20, 2016 by Premier Disability Services, LLC®

A recent report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides hope to claimants who were denied by a Judge during their claim for Social Security Disability benefits.[1]  For the purposes of this report, the OIG’s office audited 275 out of 190,900 claims that had been denied by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the fiscal year 2011.  The OIG’s review of that sample resulted in the following findings:

(more…)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted May 17, 2016 by Premier Disability Services, LLC® The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Throughout the month of May, organizations such as Mental Health America will promote awareness of mental illness through media, local events, and screenings.[1]
(more…)

Potential Gun Control Regulations for SSA Beneficiaries

Posted May 6, 2016 by Premier Disability Services, LLC® The Social Security Administration (SSA) proposed a rule on the Federal Register that could impact some beneficiaries’ ability to own or purchase firearms. The proposed rule was added on May 5, 2016. Under this proposed rule, SSA would identify individuals who receive Disability Insurance Benefits (Title II) and/or Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI) benefits and who meet certain criteria. These criteria include:
(more…)