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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 supplemental security income (SSI) initially faced denial. This article aims to provide an in-depth...

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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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Who is Held Responsible in a Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury claims can be complicated, and the determination of who is held responsible in a personal injury case depends on the specifics 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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Timeframes for Evidence- Proper Notice Veteran Benefits

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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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Davis v McDonough-New and Material Evidence

untimely notice of disagreement (NOD) Stanley L. Davis, the appellant in this case, lodged an appeal against the Board of Veterans' Appeals'...

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Hatfield v McDonough-Clear and Unmistakable Error

claim for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits Pat A. Hatfield is seeking to reopen a claim for dependency and indemnity compensation...

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Crews v McDonough-Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act

denied retroactive effective date Robert E. Crews is appealing a decision by the Board of Veterans' Appeals that denied him a retroactive effective...

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