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The Social Security Forum
Volume 45
Number 11

December 2023

DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT: Thomas Giordano

Learn more about Thomas Giordano, the Third Circuit Representative on NOSSCR’s Board of Directors.

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Additional Articles

Senators Bob Casey and Mike Braun Urge SSA to Modernize Signature Requirements

As part of NOSSCR’s ongoing government relations advocacy, we have …

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Portrait of Martin O'Malley

Martin O’Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security

On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley …

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Join us! Our 2024 Annual Conference is May 8-11

We hope to see you in Nashville! Early bird registration …

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NOSSCR Announces Litigation and Overpayment Work Groups

NOSSCR remains committed to improving the Social Security disability process …

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Update on Obsolete Jobs

By now, most of us know the DOT was last updated in 1991 and even its author, the Department of Labor, has long abandoned its use.

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Let the People Know: Harnessing Public Attention to Make Systemic Change 

Jennifer Morgan, founder of Impact Disability Law based in Denver, …

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Updated Payment Rates for Vocational and Medical Experts

In an effort to arm our members with as much …

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Assessment Rate on Direct Payment of Fees to Representatives Remains 6.3% in 2024

SSA has announced that the assessment rate on direct payment …

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Legislative Spotlight: We Can’t Wait Act

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Statistical Updates from Social Security

SSA’s Office of Retirement and Disability Policy has released the …

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Thanks to All Our 2023 PAC Contributors

NOSSCR extends our gratitude to all those who have contributed …

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The Supreme Court Considers Cert Petition Challenging the Legality of the Appointment of SSA’s ALJs (Again)

The U.S. Supreme Court received some 60 Petitions for Writ of Certiorari in Social Security cases in 2023. The Court dismissed many and summarily rejected others.

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Representation in Disability Claims Decreased in 2023

Social Security has released the 2023 data for the rate …

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Social Security Field Office Contact Information

NOSSCR is pleased to provide this chart to our members …

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NOSSCR is Hiring!

NOSSCR is currently seeking applications for the following roles.

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Useful Resources – December 2023

Resource URL Latest Caseload Analysis Report (CAR) for the month …

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