Here's a good news update on one of our stories from last week.
A man who's been waiting more than three-and-a-half years for a hearing to determine if he'll get disability payments is finally scheduled to see a judge next month. Since David Hintz first applied for disability three-and-a-half years ago, Social Security has lost his file, transferred it around the state or just let it sit idle, according to Hintz and his attorney. ...
Here's what happened to Hintz: at the end of July, the Social Security Administration called Hintz's attorney to schedule a hearing. A judge would finally determine if the 39-year-old man was eligible for disability payments.
I am glad these people are finally getting relief, but is it all accidental that things happen for them just after their names are in the paper?
There's nothing accidental about going to the head of the line when it comes to having your disability claim adjudicated and processed. "The wheel that squeaks the loudest gets oiled first." In Social Security's case, you squeak loudly by complaining directly to your Congressional rep., who forwards your complaint to SSA. The Agency calls these complaints "Congressionals," and gives them first priority of processing.
ReplyDeleteJohn Herling
Mineola NY