What is a typical day for me as NOSSCR’s Executive Director? It’s a simple question, but it does not have a simple answer. No two days are the same for me. I began as the staff attorney at NOSSCR in 1992. I worked hard for the organization and its members for 21 years before becoming executive director eight years ago....

On the morning of Wednesday, October 13, you can tune in to listen to live oral arguments in the case of Babcock v. Kijakazi. There will also be transcripts and an audio recording released soon after. This case addresses the question of whether certain civilian employees of the National Guard, known as “military technician (dual status)” should have their pensions...

Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a redesign to the Social Security Statement beneficiaries can access in their online portal, my Social Security. The new format uses simpler language and clear visuals. It also more clearly shows users information about disability benefits. The online statement includes a prominently-displayed estimate for what Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits a worker...

As you may know, last night, President Biden signed a continuing resolution that has prevented a widespread government shutdown. The continuing resolution generally funds programs at the same level that they were funded during fiscal year 2021. It is important to note that the continuing resolution only funds the government till December 3, 2021. This means that Congress will need to pass...

Nearly a decade ago, Stacy Cloyd was attending NOSSCR conferences while working at a legal clinic. “I realized how much more there was to know about Social Security,” she says. “There are relatively few people who specialize in Social Security. To hear from people who were really experts in this field and have spent many decades doing just this work...

The Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the case of United States v. Vaello-Madero on November 9 and this case will determine if residents of Puerto Rico are entitled to access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) under the Fifth Amendment. AARP, Justice in Aging, and NOSSCR filed an amicus brief, available here,  supporting the rights of Puerto Rico’s residents. ...

Before George Piemonte became the well-known host of our vocational webinar series or the president of NOSSCR’s board, he was a newly minted attorney dissatisfied with the format of jury trials and exploring practicing Social Security disability law instead. “The hearings generally took an hour or so – much better than the days for a jury trial,” says George. At...

All members are invited to join us on October 19th, from 2pm to 4pm eastern time, for our “Virtual Day of Advocacy, Training, and Action”! Our Director of Political and Legislative Strategy Michael Linskey will take you through the ins and outs of advocating on behalf of yourself and your clients on the Hill, in your district, and from your...

Executive Director Barbara Silverstone will be moderating a panel at the Social Security Administration(SSA)'s National Disability Forum (NDF) on September 15 titled "Equity in Claimant Representation"! On the panel will be several NOSSCR members as well. To register to watch by September 13, go to bit.ly/3gQXzOo. To learn more, visit ssa.gov/ndf. The purpose of the forum is to hear from...

The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR), whose members are attorneys and non-attorneys who represent people in Social Security disability claims, strongly and unequivocally support including long-overdue improvements to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program in the reconciliation package that is currently being drafted. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides critical income assistance to 8 million very low-income people...