Hear from new NOSSCR President Rob Wendt as he provides history and context on the transformation that NOSSCR has undergone since moving to DC in 2003. Plus, read about his vision for our future.

We’re thrilled to officially unveil the CLE agenda for our Spring Conference! This year’s program is designed to support our entire community — from beginners to experts, legal services to large firms — there’s something for everyone. Take a look and register today!

Join David Camp, NOSSCR’s Senior Policy Advisor, as he takes a look at the current budget standoff, how it impacts SSA, and what it may mean for NOSSCR members.

NOSSCR Past President George Piemonte offers practical advice for responsible and effective hearing preparation. This month: a practical guide for Social Security disability practitioners who want to conduct focused, effective, and appeal preserving cross‑examinations of VEs.

NOSSCR is excited to introduce Dennis Wasitis, a former SSA Appeals Council Attorney Analyst with more than 15 years experience at the AC. Read his insightful piece here and mark your calendars for an interactive workshop with him coming up on February 27, 2026.

If our Spring CLE agenda has you feeling inspired, we’ve got great news! Speaker proposals are now open for our Fall National Conference in Salt Lake City. Submit your proposal today!

Exciting news! For one day only, retired SSA ALJ Gina Carpenter has agreed to revisit her first two sessions: SSR 24-3p and What Judges Really Need From Your Briefs and Arguments. If you missed it the first time or want to revisit either session, make plans to join us.

Sustaining Member Adriana de la Torre offers her take on recent circuit court decisions. This month: a closer look at Hultz v. Bisignano, the recent fibromyalgia case out of the Fourth Circuit.

Long-time NOSSCR members and 8th Circuit gurus Tom Krause and Ed Olson detail best practice tips for “recommended decisions” after Federal Court remands.

Don’t miss your chance for a quick check-in with fellow NOSSCR NextGen members. These monthly gatherings are an informal chance to network, ask questions, run hypotheticals, and just touch base with our community.

We’re extending early bird pricing for our Fall Conference through Valentine’s Day! Don’t miss this extra chance to save.

Explore the Bills we’re tracking in 2026. This month: The Young-onset Alzheimer’s Act and The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act.

The Topeka Hearing Office will be relocating to share space with the nearby Topeka Field Office at 600 SW Commerce PL, Topeka, KS 66615.

Read the OIG’s full report detailing SSA’s telephone service performance for fiscal year 2025.

NOSSCR is thankful for the ongoing generous support of our PAC contributors! Your generosity strengthens our advocacy and ensures the voices of claimants and representatives are heard where it matters most.

This month the agency released annual data from 2024, as well as monthly statistics from December 2025. They also released two actuarial notes: “Internal Real Rates of Return” and “Money’s Worth Ratios,” both for hypothetical workers under the OASDI program.

Find links for the SCO to the DOT, Grid Rules, Listings, contact information for the Field Offices and Regional Communications Directors, DDS site codes, POMS recent changes, Emergency Messages, and much more!