In a previous article, I provided details regarding the Social Security Administration’s proposed rule on the Federal Register that could impact some beneficiaries’ ability to own or purchase firearms. (See Potential Gun Control Regulations for SSA Beneficiaries; post on May 6, 2016). Following SSA’s proposal of that rule, there is a 60 day period where… read more
Tobacco is one of the most difficult habits to quit. It is also one of the most common causes of severe pulmonary impairments. Claimants filing for Social Security Disability benefits due to a severe pulmonary impairment must be mindful of the impact continued smoking can have on their claim. The fact is that continued smoking… read more
Our founder Thomas Klint has always been a man of setting high goals and challenging himself. Starting and running one of the nation’s greatest disability advocacy groups was one of many obstacles he’s completed. But recently he set out on a journey to test his determination yet again, help even more people and connect with… read more
This coming Monday is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the courageous men and women who died while serving the United States in the military. On behalf of Premier, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to all active military and veterans who have risked life and limb to protect… read more
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… read more
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] On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the staff of Premier will be participating in the 7th Annual Walk for Mental Wellness for Anoka County. … read more
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… read more
Social Security treats blindness as a unique condition and makes many special accommodations for the legally blind. Firstly, the legal definition of blindness is vision worse than 20/200 in the better eye, or if your visual field is 20 degrees or less. If a person is blind in only one eye then Social Security will… read more
What is the PERC Interview? Many claimants who are awarded Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will be required to attend a “pre-effectuation review conference,” which is commonly referred to as a PERC interview. The purpose of the PERC interview is for SSA to confirm a claimant’s income and resources do not exceed the technical requirements… read more
1. What is the alleged onset date? When an application is filed, the claimant must provide a date where they first became unable to work at the substantial gainful level due to their medically determinable impairments. In other words, they must “allege” a date when their inability to work began. This date is known as… read more
