NOSSCR Replies to the Harmful Allegations about Social Security Disability Programs Perpetuated in Misleading Media Reports

Englewood Cliffs, N.J. – April 11, 2013 – The past few weeks have seen dramatic, sensationalized media reports about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, based on anecdotes, half-truths and misrepresentation of facts. The … Continue reading

An Open Letter from Former Commissioners of the Social Security Administration

As former Commissioners of the Social Security Administration (SSA), we write to express our significant concerns regarding a series recently aired on This American Life, All Things Considered, and National Public Radio stations across the U.S. (“Unfit for Work: The … Continue reading

SOCIAL SECURITY QUALIFICATIONS

Social Security Disability Applicants Must Prove They Cannot Do Past Relevant Work to QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY at step 4 in the 5 step sequential evaluation process. Past relevant work is an important consideration in Social Security Disability claims. Judges … Continue reading