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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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ALJ Ignored Important Medical Opinion

In a case we recently won at the federal district court, the entire record contained only two opinions offered by the same treating source on the same day regarding the claimant's ability to perform work. The Administrative Law Judge ignored the...

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ALJ Assessment Must be Based on Material Evidence

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ALJ Assessment Must be Based on Material Evidence

Following is an argument I made in a federal district court case I won: "The Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) Residual Functional Capacity Assessment...

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Step Four of the Sequential Evaluation

The disability evaluation process is broken down into five steps frequently referred to as the "sequential evaluation." This posting deals with step...

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Who Can Represent You In Your Social Security Disability Claim?

20 CFR 404 tells us who is allowed to represent you in your Social Security claim. However, you may ask "Why do you need an attorney on your Social...

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Do You Have a Social Security Critical Claim?

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Do You Have a Social Security Critical Claim?

Getting a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for your Social Security claim can take a long time. The average wait in Denver, from...

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How We Will Help Win Your SSDI Claim

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How We Will Help Win Your SSDI Claim

Why choose either the Whitcomb, Selinsky Law PC or its sister firm, the Rocky Mountain Disability Law Group, to represent you in your Social Security...

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Winning Your Social Security Disability Insurance Claim

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Winning Your Social Security Disability Insurance Claim

Why choose Rocky Mountain Disability Law Group to represent you in your Social Security Disability Insurance claim? The attorneys at Whitcomb,...

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How Do I Know If I Need Social Security Disability Attorney?

How Do I Know If I Need Social Security Disability Attorney?

Do I Need a Social Security Disability Attorney for My Disability Claim? This one-minute video answers the question, "Do I need a Social Security...

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Does Your ALJ have to order a CE 2020

Will there be a CE at my Social Security disability hearing In Diaz Situations where an additional examination will likely be necessary for your...

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Does Your ALJ have to order a Consultative Exam?

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Does Your ALJ have to order a Consultative Exam?

Will there be a consultative exam ordered at your Social Security disability hearing? In Diaz situations where an additional examination will likely...

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