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The Truth About SSD Denials

You've worked hard. You've paid into Social Security. But now you're injured and you need benefits. What do you do if your application is denied? The first thing you need to realize is that most Social Security Disability...more

Say "Goodbye" to Your 401(K) Plan as You Know It?

From time to time, we hear about threats to the Social Security System – even talk about eliminating it for younger workers. Some reports indicate that about half of Americans have less than $10,000 in savings, while other...more

ERISA: 8th Circuit–Claimant’s Contradictory Statements to SSA Can Be Used To Deny ERISA Disability Claim Involving...

What happens when an ERISA claimant submits contradictory statements to the Social Security Administration and the ERISA plan administrator? Can these contradictory statements be used to deny the ERISA claim? YES....more