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ROQUEMORE v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Leagle.com
2009) ("To establish eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, a claimant has the burden to prove he is disabled."). ...

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Father in Riley murder case described as bipolar
Boston Globe
... drugs was limited largely to driving the family to medical appointments and applying for Social Security disability benefits on behalf of the family. ...
Trial Of Dad Accused In Child's Death Under WayWCVB-TV
SICK, OR A KILLER? At trial's opening, jury gets different pictures of Michael ...The Patriot Ledger
Michael Riley stands trial for daughter's deathWicked Local (blog)

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MARTIN v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY
Leagle.com
Martin filed for Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income in August 2000, alleging disability since January 1, 2000, due to back pain, ...
SMITH v. ASTRUELeagle.com
WILDMAN v. ASTRUELeagle.com

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Pomeroy named chairman of Social Security subcommittee
Grand Forks Herald
... the subcommittee include reducing the backlog of disability claims, finding ways to better provide service to recipients, reinforcing Social Security's ...
Pomeroy named chairman of Social Security subcommitteeGrand Forks Herald

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LANIER v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Leagle.com
Lanier also had applied for Social Security disability benefits, as the plan required him to do, and he received a favorable determination. ...

Social Security disability applicants struggle through a labyrinth of bureaucracy
Kansas City Star
In Kansas City, applicants for Social Security Disability Income at the end of 2009 were waiting an average of 604 days for a decision from an ...
Difficult times force some to bend the rulesSWVolusia News
Prepare for retirement, whether by choice or notHouston Chronicle

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