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Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Standard of Evidence in SSDI Claims: A Look at Jodie F.'s Case

Questioning the ALJ's Evaluation: A Critical Examination of Jodie F.'s Case Jodie F. finds herself at a crucial point in her pursuit of justice for her social security disability claim. Disappointed by the decision made by Commissioner Kilolo...

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Due Process and the Exhaustion Requirement in SSDI Appeals: Case Study

Latrivia E. Harris: A Case Study of Challenges Faced by Claimants in the Social Security Appeals Process Latrivia E. Harris finds herself entangled...

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Understanding Disability Discrimination and Retaliation: A Case Study

Delores Frazier-White's disability discrimination and retaliation claim against David Gee, sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, resulted in a...

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Decoding ALJ Disability Decisions: A Closer Look at Denial Decisions

The Case Shirdenia W. found herself engaged in a legal battle with Kilolo Kijakazi, the acting commissioner of social security, after her claim for...

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Navigating the SSDI Decision Process: A Case Study

Introduction Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a complex and challenging endeavor. It involves a series of...

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Wiker v. McDonough - Inadequate Notice in Veterans Benefits Claims

Introduction and Background: Roger W. Wiker's Appeal to Veterans Affairs In 1964, Navy veteran Roger W. Wiker filed a disability claim with Veterans...

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Estevez v McDonough-Pyramiding Benefits

Pyramiding Benefits Estevez is appealing a decision by the Board of Veterans' Appeals that denied him certain disability evaluations.. The Court of...

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Cook v McDonough-Timeframes for Evidence-Proper Notice

Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) Everett W. Cook is currently challenging a decision made by the Board of Veterans'...

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