Congress quietly ends federal government's ban on medical marijuana – LA Times.
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It will be interesting to see if Social Security changes it stance on medical marijuana use. Current rules result in a denial of a person’s disability claim if marijuana use interferes with a person’s ability to work.
Disability fraud nets New Iberia man 24-month sentence.
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You are allowed to work part-time while you are on Social Security Disability. However, you must report your earnings and you must stay under the earnings cap. Lying and failure to disclose work activity is fraud and will land you in prison.
Frustration over backlog of Social Security disability appeals – www.ktnv.com.
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Yes, it is terrible to have to wait so long to learn whether or not you are eligible for disability benefits. Something should be done right away to fix this problem.
Social Security disability benefits set to run short in late 2016 – City & Region – The Buffalo News.
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Here we go again. Blaming judges who find people disabled.
The solution will not be easy, however it does help to demonize people who are legitimately disabled.
Wait for Social Security disability benefits can be years long – The Orange County Register.
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The sad part is that the waiting time is getting longer.
Many claims and not enough Social Security employees to process them.