Monthly Archives: March 2015

Social Security – Childhood SSI Benefits due to an Amputation

Posted on March 23, 2015 by farmerdreiser

     Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available for a child who has suffered from a serious injury requiring an amputation.  Childhood SSI claims are evaluated differently than adult claims for Social Security Disability or SSI.  The requirements are actually more … Continue reading →

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Childhood SSI Benefits for Fractures of Femur, femur, tibia, pelvis, or one or more of the tarsal bones

Posted on March 15, 2015 by farmerdreiser

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available for children suffering from serious orthopedic conditions involving the femur, tibia, pelvis, or the tarsal bones. Childhood SSI claims are evaluated differently than adult claims for Social Security Disability or SSI.  The requirements … Continue reading →

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John Dreiser to Present at Workers’ Compensation Seminar

Posted on March 6, 2015 by farmerdreiser

On Thursday, June 4, 2015, John Dreiser will be a faculty member for “Handling the Workers’ Compensation Case from Start to Finish” for National Business Institute (NBI).  This six hour seminar (CLE 6.0 includes 1.0 hour of ethics) will be … Continue reading →

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Average Wait Times and Approval Rates for Social Security Hearings

Posted on March 3, 2015 by farmerdreiser

     Predictably and unfortunately the bad news continues for persons seeking disability benefits. The national average processing time for claims before the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review has risen to 432 days, which is up from 421 in December … Continue reading →

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