Read About Injury and Disability News in Washington and Oregon
We are always watching for recent news items affecting Oregon and Washington injury or disability issues. Whether it's a new decision from the Oregon or Washington Courts, or the Workers' Compensation Board, we keep you updated with stories that can help you understand the process.
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Social Security Administration Announces Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security Disability BenefitsSocial Security increases monthly benefits each year depending upon increases in the cost of living.
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Social Security Numbers Shed Light On Disability AppealsSocial Security recently released its numbers on disability appeals. Initial disability application approvals are down. However, appeal still makes sense.
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Federal Court Rules on Social Security Claimant's CredibilityThere are many rules a Judge must follow to determine whether a person is disabled under Social Security, but it often boils down to credibility.
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Court Says Medical Opinion After Social Security Hearing GoodMedical opinions play a central role in Social Security Disability. This federal court case shows that an opinion after hearing helps if it talks about the past
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Social Security Medical Opinion No Good: Conflict of InterestConsultative Examiners are often active treating doctors. A federal court said that a physician who treated a claimant cannot later work for Social Security.
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Social Security Releases Report on Hearings BacklogThe backlog of hearings is nothing new, but it is not getting better, despite Social Security's concentrated efforts. A recent report offers some insight.
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Federal Court Rules on Social Security Credibility FindingThere are many rules Social Security must follow to determine disability. However, whether someone is disabled often depends on their credibility.
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Federal Appeals Court Sends Case Back to Social SecurityWhen Social Security denies a claim at hearing, it must explain why. In this case, the Federal Appeals Court found that Social Security did not explain itself.
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Federal District Court Rules on ALJ's DutiesSocial Security rules and statutes require an ALJ (Administrative Law Judge) to properly gather evidence in determining whether someone is disabled.
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Federal Court Rules on Intellectual DisabilityIn this case, the US Circuit Court of Appeals ordered reevaluation of evidence involving IQ tests and whether Claimant was "malingering."