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NOSSCR FORUM INDEX - "S"

January 1996 - December 1998

TOPICS - "S" Mo.Pg.Year
SEVERITY
Durant v. Chater, 906 F.Supp. 706 (D.Mass. 1995) MAY181996
Roberts v. Callahan, 971 F.Supp. 498 (D.N.M. 1997) OCT471997
SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF JOBS
Salas v. Chater, 950 F.Supp. 316 (D.N.M. 1996) APR131997
Hall v. Chater, 109 F.3d 1255 (8th Cir. 1997) JUN181997
SIT AND SQUIRM
Redeker v. Chater, 914 F.Supp. 692 (D. Mass. 1996) JUN241996
SKIN IMPAIRMENTS
Letter to the Editor re Hyperhidrosis APR21997
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
See Also, Re-Engineering, HPI
New Chief Administrative Law Judge FEB91996
Inaccurate Reconsideration Denials Do Not Describe Claimants and Give Unreasonable Alternate Work FEB91996
Disability Determinations and Appeals, FY 1994 FEB111996
Administrative Data: Hearings and Appeals FEB251996
Administrative Data: Claims Workload FEB261996
OHA Details Decision-Writing Plans MAR71996
Judicial Conference of the United States Issues Recommendations for Judicial Review of Social Security Cases MAR71996
Summary of Social Security Information APR101996
Recess Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Board MAY81996
SSA Presentations at NOSSCR Conference Describe Agency Strategies MAY111996
DDS: Initial and Reconsideration Adjudicative Levels Allowance Rates: FY 1995 JUN271996
House Subcommittee Passes Amendments "Clarifying" DAA Legislation and Restricting Lawsuits Against DDSs AUG11996
Congress Reviews SSA's Performance as an Independent AgencyAUG11996
SSA Publications on CD-ROM AUG21996
Congressional Inquiry into OHA Backlog AUG391996
GAO Evaluates Access to SSA Under the Telephone Demonstration Project SEP201996
Seattle NOSSCR Conference Features Keynote Speech by Associate Commissioner of Disability OCT11996
Actuarial Status of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds - pullout section OCT 1996
SSA Commissioner Chater Resigns NOV11996
SSA Now Using New Disability Application Forms NOV61996
GAO Reviews SSA's Effort to Reduce OHA Backlog DEC11996
Disability Determinations and Appeals, FY 1995 DEC61996
SSA Prepares to Accept Electronically Transmitted Information JAN401997
New Acting Commissioner FEB31997
GAO Blueprint for New SSA Commissioner MAR11997
SSA Addresses Attorney Fee Payment Problems MAR11997
Congress Holds Hearing on Report of Social Security Advisory Council MAR51997
Hearing Office Workload for Social Security and Medicare Programs, FY 1996 APR71997
Advisory council on Social Security Plans - pullout section APR 1997
New SSA Commissioner Nominated MAY11997
SSA Plans to Issue "process Unification" Regulations JUL11997
Social Security Advisory Board JUL61997
Senior Staff Attorney Program Extended JUL101997
Filing a Second Application While First is Pending JUL111997
Social Security Update - 1997 JUL181997
Balanced Budget Bill Corrects Flawed Welfare Reform Provision (By John J. Callahan) AUG151997
New Process at OHA: Request a Hearing, Get a Remand (SSR97-2p) AUG121997
OHA Pre-Hearing Orders AUG201997
New Commissioner Confirmed SEP11997
Acquiescence Policy - Proposed Rules SEP441997
Acquiescence Policy- Summary of Proposed Rules SEP91997
State Agency Physician Evidence - Proposed Rule SEP221997
State Agency Physician Evidence - Summary of Proposed Rules SEP61997
Direct Deposit Requirements Begin January, 1999 NOV101997
SSA Processing Jurisdiction Changes NOV111997
SSA is Working on Year 2000 Compliance NOV151997
The Focus on Social Security Reform JAN41998
SSA States Policy on Multiple Pending Applications JAN81998
Ways and Means Hearing Reviews Challenges to SSA Commissioner FEB11998
DDS and ALJ Disability Decisions and Operations, FY 1986 Through First quarter, FY 1997 FEB181998
Disability Redesign: The Commissioner's Report - Testimony to the House Social Security Subcommittee MAR41998
Documenting Non-Disability Items MAR71998
Social Security Advisory Board Considers Long-Range Research and Program Evaluation Plan for the Social Security Administration MAR81998
DDS and ALJ Disability Decisions and Operations by Impairment: September 1992 Through April 1995 MAY41998
Year 2000 Computer Problems Identified MAY141998
SSA Meets with Advocates on Deletion of Obesity Listing JUN61998
OHA Reminder: Request for Hearing Date in ALJ Remand Cases JUN151998
New Associate Commissioner for Disability AUG41998
Projecting Upward Trends for the Disability Program AUG161998
ALJ Administrative Office Proposed AUG221998
Strategic Plan for 1997 – 2002 AUG221998
New Remand Rules for OHA SEP11998
Washington Update: Meeting with Commissioner on SSI OCT61998
DI and SSI Disability Determinations and Appeals, FY 1997 OCT91998
Waivers from Direct Deposit Mandate Are Available NOV91998
SSA General Counsel Addresses NOSSCR NOV101998
Commissioner Pledges "Stronger Management" of the SSI Program DEC11998
Documentation: Nondisability Issues DEC101998
SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD
Recess Appointments to the Social Security Advisory Board MAY81996
Social Security Advisory Board JUL61997
Social Security Advisory Board Considers Long-Range Research and Program Evaluation Plan for the Social Security Administration MAR81998
SOCIAL SECURITY RULINGS
SSA Issues Nine Broad Social Security Rulings: Summary JUL11996
Full Text of SSR 96-1p - 96-9p JUL81996
Sixth Circuit Acquiescence Ruling on Illegitimate Children (96-1(6)) JUL71996
Process Unification in Disability Redesign -- Analysis of Recent Social Security Rulings(SSR 96-1p - 96-9p) AUG171996
Ninth Circuit Acquiescence Ruling on Listing 1.10C (AR 97-2(9)) FEB111997
SSA Issues Acquiescence Ruling on Determining Benefit Reduction Under the Family Maximum (AR 97-1(1)) FEB311997
Social Security Ruling Clarifies When an Inheritance Becomes Income for SSI Purposes (SSR 97-1p) APR61997
New Process at OHA: Request a Hearing, Get a Remand (SSR97-2p) AUG121997
Acquiescence Ruling on Establishing Paternity Issued (AR97-1(11)) AUG151997
Effect of Later-Amended Workers Compensation Settlements (SSR 97-3) - Summary of Ruling SEP51997
Effect of Later-Amended Workers Compensation Settlements (SSR 97-3) - Complete Text of Ruling SEP151997
Acquiescence Ruling Requires Presumption of Continuing Non-disability in Ninth Circuit (AR 97-4(9)) NOV111997
Drummond v. Commissioner of Social Security, 126 F.3d 837 (6th Cir. 1997) (AR 98-4(6)) JAN221998
AR 98-2(8) Addresses the Additional and Significant Work-Related Limitation of Function Requirement FEB71998
Acquiescence Ruling Permits Trial Work Period Prior to Adjudication of Disability (AR 98-1(8)) FEB81998
Social Security Ruling Provides Guidance on Evaluating Children's Speech and Cognitive Disorders (98-1p) MAR51998
Weighing Medical Evidence under the Process Unification Rulings JUN71998
Appeals Council Adds New Own- Motion Review Process (AR 87-2(11) rescinded) JUL11998
Letter to the Editor: SSR 82-63 AUG31998
Final Regulations for Establishing Paternity Issued; AR 86-17(9) Rescinded NOV121998
SSA's New Acquiescence Ruling Governs the Student Services Exclusion for Social Security Coverage (AR 98-5(8)) NOV161998
STATISTICS
Disability Determinations and Appeals, FY 1994 FEB111996
Administrative Data: Hearings and Appeals FEB251996
Administrative Data: Claims Workload FEB261996
Summary of Social Security Information APR101996
DDS: Initial and Reconsideration Adjudicative Levels Allowance Rates: FY 1995 JUN271996
Actuarial Status of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds -pullout section OCT1996
Disability Determinations and Appeals, FY 1995 DEC61996
Letter to the Editor, Re: Allowance and Denial Rates MAR21997
Social Security Update - 1997 JUL181997
Continuing Disability Reviews: FY 1996, Workloads Processed NOV51997
DDS and ALJ Disability Decisions and Operations, FY 1986 Through First quarter, FY 1997 FEB181998
DDS and ALJ Disability Decisions and Operations by Impairment: September 1992 Through April 1995 MAY41998
Redesign Testing Status AUG101998
DI and SSI Disability Determinations and Appeals, FY 1997 OCT91998
Harris Survey on People with Disabilities Shows Major Gaps NOV131998
Hearing Office Workload for Social Security Administration Programs: National DEC131998
Hearing Office Workload for Social Security Administration and Medicare Programs: Appeals Council and Court Remands Processed in Hearing Offices: National DEC181998
Appeals Council Review Level Processing Time and Disposition Type for Social Security Administration Programs: National DEC191998
SUBPOENA
Felicianoe v. Chater, 901 F.Supp. 50 (D.P.R. 1995) FEB271996
Hot Disability Issues in the Federal Courts - Right to Subpoena Examining Physician for Purposes of Cross Examination at a Hearing MAY141996
OHA Policy Re: Subpoenas FEB161997
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Impact of Proposed Legislation on Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Claims FEB11996
Earnings Limit Bill Attached to Debt Ceiling Legislation - DAA Eliminated; CDR Funding Increased; No Change to Current Attorney Fee Program MAR11996
Summary of Social Security and SSI Provisions in Pub. L. No. 104-121 APR11996
Reapplication and Appeal Rights in DAA Cases Based on Changes in Pub. L. No. 104-121 MAY11996
1996 Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Restrictions Based on Public Law 104-121 JUN11996
Retroactive Application of New Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Law JUN41996
House Subcommittee Passes Amendments "Clarifying" DAA Legislation and Restricting Lawsuits Against DDSs AUG11996
Letter to the Editor: Retroactivity of DA&A Provision
Cordova Torres v. Chater (E.D.Pa.)
(Decision later reversed by Third Circuit, 125 F.3d 116)		 SEP21996
Update on Drug and Alcohol Proceedings SEP51996
DAA Material Determinations (POMS DI 90070.050) SEP81996
Courts are Considering Retroactivity of DA&A Restrictions OCT11996
Seattle NOSSCR Conference Features Keynote Speech by Associate Commissioner of Disability OCT11996
SSA Meets with Advocates to Discuss DA&A Appeals OCT131996
Newton v. Chater, 92 F.3d 688 (8th Cir. 1996) OCT161996
Update on Implementation of Legislation Affecting SSI and Social Security Benefits NOV11996
Drug and Alcohol Update: Statistics, Nationwide Class Action Filed, Maryland Class Action Filed, Closed Period of Benefits Awarded, All Benefits are Denied to a Plaintiff whose Mental Impairment is "intertwined" with her Substance Abuse, ALJ Decision Recognizes the Importance of Another Disabling Impairment JAN11997
Correction: Sousa v. Chater, 945 F.Supp. 1312 (E.D. Cal. 1996) FEB21997
Willis v. Chater, 939 F.Supp. 1236 (W.D.Va. 1996) FEB311997
POMS Instructions Explain Processing of New Applications for DA&A Beneficiaries MAR81997
Torres v. Chater, 950 F.Supp. 661 (E.D.Pa. 1996)
(Decision later reversed by Third Circuit, 125 F.3d 116)		 MAR91997
Martin v. Chater, 938 F.Supp. 347 (W.D.Va. 1996) MAR91997
House Passes SSI "Technical Amendments" to Welfare Act APR61997
Adjudicator Should Consider Current Condition in DA&A Redeterminations APR111997
Santos v. Chater, 942 F.Supp. 57 (D.Mass. 1996) MAY251997
Balanced Budget Act of 1997 is Enacted - Changes to SSI Included AUG11997
Richards v. Chater, 964 F.Supp. 1337 (E.D.Mo. 1997) AUG211997
Restrictions on Benefits Based on DA&A: An Equal Protection Analysis DEC101997
Torres v. Chater, 125 F.3d 166 (3rd Cir. 1997) DEC151997
Technical Amendment Would Clarify "Finally Adjudicated" for Title II Claims MAR31998
North Carolina Case Challenges Constitutionality of DA&A Restrictions (Mitchell v. Apfel) MAR51998
Retroactive Application of DA&A Restriction Upheld MAY91998
Benefit Denial Upheld Where DA&A Claim was at Appeals Council on 3/29/96 (Adams v. Apfel, No. 97-4136 (8th Cir. July 15, 1998) JUL191998
Constitutional Challenge to P.L. 104-121 on Appeal to Fourth Circuit (Mitchell v. Apfel) AUG141998
Sousa v. Callahan, 143 F.3d 1240 (9th Cir. 1998) SEP101998
Stengel v. Callahan, 983 F.Supp. 1154 (N.D.Ill. 1997) OCT511998
Adams v. Apfel, 149 F.3d 844 (8th Cir. 1998) NOV191998
Hot Disability Issues in Federal Court: Drug/ Alcohol Addiction as a "Contributing Factor Material" to Disability DEC81998
SUBSTANTIAL GAINFUL ACTIVITY
Bell v. Commissioner of Social Security, 105 F.3d 244 (6th Cir. 1996) MAR101997
Andler v. Chater, 100 F.3d 1389 (8th Cir. 1996) MAY261997
Pippins v Callahan, 981 F.Supp. 1088 (N.D.Ill. 1997) JUN201998
Brown v. Callahan, 979 F.Supp. 1357 (D.Kan. 1997) AUG241998
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
See also, Aliens, Disabled Children, Substance Abuse
President Vetoes Welfare Legislation, Including SSI Provisions JAN11996
Final Rules Exclude Payments Received to Aid Victims of a Crime from Income and Resources for SSI Purposes JAN21996
SSI, Countable Income JAN21996
SSI Changes in Welfare Legislation Still on Hold FEB81996
Summary of Social Security Information APR101996
New Welfare Bill Considered by Congress -- SSI Provisions Included JUN11996
Federal Register: SSI: Residency, Citizenship MAY41996
Senate Legislation Restricts Noncitizen SSI Eligibility MAY81996
New Welfare Bill Considered by Congress -- SSI Provisions Included JUN11996
Federal Register: Final Regulations Provide for Full SSI Payment to Some Institutionalized SSI Recipients JUN131996
Proposed Class Action on SSI Notices Seeks Intervenors (Ford v. Chater, E.D.N.Y.) JUN181996
Figueroa v. Chater, 911 F.Supp. 98 (W.D.N.Y. 1996) JUN241996
Letter to the Editor, Receipt of Alimony and Child Support JUL21996
Crane v. Shalala, 76 F.3d 251 (9th Cir. 1996) JUL351996
Summary of SSI Provisions in Pub. L. No 104-193: The "Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996" AUG61996
Processing of Cases Affected by Welfare Reform Bill Held Pending Further Instructions SEP11996
Practice Tip - Requesting Earnings Record for SSI Claimants SEP31996
Welfare Law Requires Installment Payment of Large Past Due SSI Benefits SEP161996
New Law Requires Direct Deposit for Social Security and SSI SEP161996
Query: Effect on SSI when a Spouse' Needs-Based Pension is Terminated OCT31996
Update on Implementation of Legislation Affecting SSI and Social Security Benefits NOV11996
1997 COLAs and SSI Benefit Amounts NOV11996
Welfare Law Changes Effective Date of SSI Application NOV61996
New Jersey Attorneys May Receive Payment for Representation of Public Assistance Recipients Who Apply for SSI NOV61996
Changes in Sponsor to Alien Deeming Rules NOV81996
Newman v. Chater, 87 F.3d 358 (9th Cir. 1996) NOV671996
Dedicated Savings Account and Installment Payment of Large Past-Due SSI Benefits JAN11997
Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI: Recent Changes in the Law Have Inaugurated a New Crackdown on Disability FEB11997
Processing of SSI Installment Payments Begins After Release of the POMS FEB151997
Continuation of Medicaid Coverage when SSI Benefits are Terminated FEB181997
GAO Study Finds Thousands of Prisoners Receive SSI Benefits FEB181997
Court Finds Clear Congressional Intent to Apply New Children's Standards Retroactively MAR41997
Proposed Regulations Treat Parents and Spouses in Active Military duty as Temporarily absent from the Household for SSI Deeming Purposes MAR41997
House Passes SSI "Technical Amendments" to Welfare Act APR61997
Social Security Ruling Clarifies When an Inheritance Becomes Income for SSI Purposes (SSR 97-1p) APR61997
Federal Register, SSI: Retrospective Monthly Accounting JUN151997
Continued Medicaid Coverage Pending SSI Redeterminations JUL171997
Balanced Budget Act of 1997 is Enacted - Changes to SSI Included AUG11997
Balanced Budget Bill Corrects Flawed Welfare Reform Provision
(By John J. Callahan)		 AUG151997
Direct Deposit Requirements Begin January, 1999 NOV101997
House Subcommittee Considers SSI/SSDI “Fraud and Abuse” Proposals APR11998
Vulnerable Disabled and Elderly Persons Affected by SSI “Fraud and Abuse” Bill MAY11998
GAO Designates SSI as a “High Risk” Area MAY131998
Update on House SSI “Reform” Bill JUN11998
Class Action Certified to Challenge Inadequacy of SSI Notices (Ford v. Apfel) OCT11998
Washington Update: Senate Joins House in Extending SSI for Nonqualified "Aliens"-Cross-Program Recovery Authorized OCT11998
Washington Update: SSI income and resource exclusion for gifts made to children with life-threatening conditions OCT51998
Washington Update: Meeting with Commissioner on SSI OCT61998
Regulations Proposed on Effective Date for SSI Application OCT501998
Washington Update: Extension of SSI for PRUCOLs and Authority for Cross-Program Recovery Enacted NOV11998
Commissioner Pledges "Stronger Management" of the SSI Program DEC11998
SUPREME COURT
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari on Appealability of Fourth Sentence Remand Orders (Forney v. Apfel) JAN11998
Supreme Court Rules Fourth Sentence Remand Orders Can be Appealed (Forney v. Apfel, 118 S.Ct. 1984 (1988) MAY11998
An Interview with Ralph Wilborn, Forney Counsel JUN101998
Supreme Court to Consider Effect of a Social Security Disability Application on a Subsequent ADA Claim (Cleveland v. Policy Management Systems Corporation) OCT11998
SYMPTOMS
SSA Issues New Social Security Rulings (96-3p, 96-4p, 96-7p) JUL11996
Consultative Examiners are Instructed Not to Consider Symptoms in Making Functional Assessments JAN91998

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