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October 13, 2016 by TatumlegalAdmin

NC Opens Office to Combat SSD Fraud

In August, the Social Security Administration opened up a Cooperative Disability Investigations office (CDI) in North Carolina. The office is a joint venture between the State Bureau of Investigation and the inspector general. The agency is tasked with examining disability claims deemed highly suspicious. The agency hopes to prevent disability fraud by properly and thoroughly vetting claimants. Their goal is to only distribute payments to qualified recipients.

The new office in North Carolina is just one of the 37 CDI offices operating all over the country. Disability fraud is very real and the problem is only growing now that more people have access to the internet and tools to create fraudulent documents. These claims waste taxpayer’s money during disbursement and continue to waste money when the offenders are prosecuted.

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October 6, 2016 by TatumlegalAdmin

Who is Eligible for Social Security Disability?

Imagine the very frustrating scenario of being unable to work because of a disability. Through no fault of your own, your livelihood is at stake- you may be left wondering how you are going to support yourself and your family. It is for these difficult circumstances that Social Security Disability (SSD) was designed. However, applying for SSD can be an extremely drawn-out process and many people aren’t aware of eligibility requirements. Fortunately, the requirements for SSD aren’t as complicated as you might think. Read on to learn more about Social Security Disability eligibility and why you should hire a Social Security attorney when you experience a claim denial.

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