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Disability Insurance Has Many Safeguards Against Fraud and Abuse | Kathy Ruffing

Dirk May In the news, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

Though the Social Security Administration (SSA) works hard to fight fraud and reduce improper payments, it could do more — especially if it had the resources and powers to do so. Several bills in Congress would give SSA more legal tools.

Source: Disability Insurance Has Many Safeguards Against Fraud and Abuse | Kathy Ruffing

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Some interesting statistics regarding disability claims.
The approval ratings are trending down. Administrative Law Judges are really cracking down on cases and denying many more cases.

If you’re terminally ill, you still must wait for Social Security benefits | cleveland.com

Dirk May In the news, Law, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

Sens. Sherrod Brown and John Barrasso want terminally ill patients to get benefits while they can.

Source: If you’re terminally ill, you still must wait for Social Security benefits | cleveland.com

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It is true that you must wait 5 months to get paid disability benefits. You must also wait many months for Social Security to determine whether or not you are disabled.

Court Backs Workers Comp Ruling for Assaulted Nebraska Nurse

Dirk May In the news, Law, Medical, Workers Compensation

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a workers’ compensation ruling requiring a Kearney hospital to pay the salary of a former nurse who says she’s unable

Source: Court Backs Workers Comp Ruling for Assaulted Nebraska Nurse

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I think the result would be the same in Illinois. 3 assaults and extreme PTSD would lead one to believe that it is difficult to return to work.