It looks like the OHA staff is hard at work during the week between Christmas and the New Year. We got calls to schedule three hearings today.
Two hearings are set for February 6, 2006. The appeals were both filed in October 2004.
The third case is set for hearing on February 9, 2006. The appeal was filed in early November 2004.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Free Social Security Disabilty Seminar
Cannon & Anderson will provide a free informational seminar on Social Security Disability benefits at The Wellness Community, located at 702 Lindsay Place in Knoxville. We will provide information that you need to know if filing for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. Attorneys Joel Cannon and Ed Anderson will make the presentation.
The seminar will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2005 and will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. The Wellness Community of East Tennessee provides support services for cancer patients and their families.
Please rsvp by calling 546-4661.
The seminar will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2005 and will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. The Wellness Community of East Tennessee provides support services for cancer patients and their families.
Please rsvp by calling 546-4661.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Campbell County: Watch for our ads
Beginning in January, our ads will run on Comcast Cable stations in Campbell County, Tennessee.
Over the years we have had many good clients from Jacksboro, LaFollette, Speedwell, Duff, Jellico, and other parts of Campbell County. We want to help as many people there as we can.
Over the years we have had many good clients from Jacksboro, LaFollette, Speedwell, Duff, Jellico, and other parts of Campbell County. We want to help as many people there as we can.
What about all these freeloaders?
I hear this question all the time. Nearly everyone "knows" someone who is getting Social Security Disability in Knoxville or elsewhere in East Tennessee, but doesn't (in their opinon) deserve it.
Frequently, Joe and I challenge these people to name the freeloader. "Just tell us who doesn't deserve it and we'll help you turn them in." Rarely do we get any takers. Maybe it's all hyperbole.
In any event, I think those few who receive benefits but do not deserve them make it harder for those who do deserve them to get them. Joe and I (and probably most Social Security Attorneys) avoid taking clients who don't have a legitimate claim that they are disabled.
If you know someone who is trying to cheat the system, report them. The SSA has set up a fraud reporting site which is easy enough to use.
Frequently, Joe and I challenge these people to name the freeloader. "Just tell us who doesn't deserve it and we'll help you turn them in." Rarely do we get any takers. Maybe it's all hyperbole.
In any event, I think those few who receive benefits but do not deserve them make it harder for those who do deserve them to get them. Joe and I (and probably most Social Security Attorneys) avoid taking clients who don't have a legitimate claim that they are disabled.
If you know someone who is trying to cheat the system, report them. The SSA has set up a fraud reporting site which is easy enough to use.
How Long? Another update.
Late last week the Knoxville OHA called to schedule another Social Security Disability case for one of our clients.
This one is scheduled for January 31, 2006. We filed this client's Request for Hearing in October 2004. Cases are now being set right around 15 months from filing.
This one is scheduled for January 31, 2006. We filed this client's Request for Hearing in October 2004. Cases are now being set right around 15 months from filing.
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