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Jimmy speaks with author, attorney, Spencer Bishins about his book. 'Social Security Disability Revealed' In this episode, Spencer takes on listener's questions about Social Security Disability from applying to benefits. He also gives two listeners free copies of the audio version of his book. We also discuss whether gender identity is considered a disability and much more. You don't want to miss this episode!  Who is Spencer Bishins? Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system.  His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits.   www.bishinspublishing.com Facebook        @bishinspublishing Instagram        @bishinspublishing Twitter            @bishinspub -------------------------------------------------------------- Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat      

Even though you pay into the Social Security system, it's not designed to benefit you. Especially if you want disability benefits. Attorney and Social Security Disability Expert Spencer Bishins shares his experience with the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits application process. Spencer is one of the many attorneys hired by the Social Security Office to help them determine who qualifies for benefits under (SSDI) from a legal standpoint.Has your application for SSDI been rejected? If you believe you do qualify but you're confused about the process this episode is for you.What is SSDI? (2:40)Who pays for SSDI? (2:52)What qualifies as a disability (7:00)How is disability determined (by age) by the Social Security Administration? (9:40)What does the application for SSDI look like?Bio: Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. (cont'd).Grab a copy of Spencer's book, Social Security Disability Revealed.Connect with Spencer: Instagram - @snihsibs | website: www.bishinspublishing.com This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In this week's episode, Spencer Bishins joins Tiffany to share his expertise on social security disability, who qualifies and how people can take advantage of this.  About Our Guest Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges.   After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. Connect with Spencer Bishins Facebook: https://facebook.com/bishinspublishing Twitter: @bishinspubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishinspublishing/ Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant 

In this episode, I have a great conversation with lawyer and author Spencer Bishins. Spencer details some of his experiences working with the Social Security administration, and shares his knowledge on how the SSA rules on benefits for those with endometriosis and other invisible illnesses. ****************************** Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. Check out Spencer's website (and his book!) HERE! Click to Follow Spencer on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ****************************** Click HERE for your 14 day FREE trial of Emjoy! Follow the Endo Babe Podcast on IG here! Join the Moon Magic Community here- for my wild&witchy spoonies! Click here to join the Endo Babe email list Check out other freebies + the Endo Babe blog here! Join my FREE Endo Babe Support Group on FB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/endobabepodcast/support

All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome a special guest to the show, Spencer Bishins. Spencer is an author and former attorney for the Social Security Administration. Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits.

Many thanks to Spencer Bishins for joining me on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.”Spencer is a graduate of the London School of Economics, an attorney, and the author of Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it. Spencer's qualifications to write this book include working for the Social Security Administration at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. Please join us for this informative 30-minute interview where Spencer shares his experiences in his book to aid those who face the challenge of obtaining social security benefits for disabling medical and psychiatric conditions.The book will also help physicians and other health care providers write more effective letters of support for their patients applying for social security benefits. For example, physicians should not state that a patient is “disabled,” as this is a determination that only social security can make. A detailed description of the patient's physical and mental limitations is much more valuable.Spencer also stresses that it is worthwhile for claimants to hire a knowledgeable representative who can shepherd them through the long and complex bureaucratic Social Security Disability application process.To learn more, check out Spencer's website: https://www.bishinspublishing.com.You can find Spencer on social media:Facebook        @bishinspublishingInstagram        @bishinspublishingTwitter            @bishinspub You can listen to "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" on the web: https://andrewwilner.buzzsprout.com/ or on your favorite podcast player, including Amazon Music.www.amazon.com/artofmedicineYou can watch on YouTube: HTTP://www.youtube.com/c/andrewwilnermdauthorFeedback is welcome! Please rate, review, and share every episode you learn from and enjoy! You'll find a new program every two weeks.To receive the latest updates and links, please sign up at: www.andrewwilner.comTo contribute: https://www.patreon.com/andrewwilner Finally, many thanks to “The Art of Medicine's” wonderful sponsor, Locumstory.com. If you are interested in locum tenens, or considering a new full-time position, please go to Locumstory.com.Or paste this link into your browser:https://locumstory.com/?source=DSP_directbuy_drwilnerpodcast_physician_generalTell them Dr. Wilner sent you! Thanks for listening!PS: For more entertainment, watch "Underwater with Dr. Andrew" on YouTube.http://www.youtube.com/c/andrewwilner

Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Many people are denied at the beginning of the social security disability benefits process because they have incomplete medical records and there is an incentive to deny claims. 2. Don't DIY when applying for social security benefits. 3. Disability Evaluation Under Social Security - Cancer Listings, https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/13.00-NeoplasticDiseases-Malignant-Adult.htm

Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. https://www.bishinspublishing.com/ Find his book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3N8soNs Episode brought to you by Integrated Brain Centers Enjoying this podcast? Consider supporting for $5/month with a Patreon membership.

Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. www.bishinspublishing.com Facebook @bishinspublishing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/searchingforpoliticaliden/support

Spencer Bishins, a former Social Security Administration attorney, says administrative law judges often are "incentivized" to decline disability claims in order to keep the agency's "pay rate" low resulting in only about 50 percent of disability requests being approved.On the Lean to the Left podcast, Bishins reveals the common practices used by the agency to discourage approval of disability claims, and says that intervention by members of Congress on behalf of constituents requesting help is generally meaningless."The administrative law judges are federal employees, so they have supervisors," Bishins points out. Those supervisors are under pressure to keep costs down, so they encourage the judges to deny claims, often by requiring them to take additional training or denying their ability to telework. Or, they may be "encouraged" to retire or accept a transfer."They are training them or incentivizing them to get their pay rates down. It is happening and the statistics show that it's happening," Bishins says.What Bishins describes seems like a near scandal. Think about who is filing claims for Social Security disability: it is people who, for one reason or another, cannot work. Perhaps they have a serious illness, were injured. Whatever, if they can't work they cannot earn a living. And if they can't do that, how are they supposed to care for their families? That's why we have the Social Security disability program in the first place, and why it is paid for by the SSA taxes that we all fork over with every paycheck.Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits.Written in 2022, Bishins reveals the inner workings of the disability system, explains how the system works – and doesn't. He breaks down the complicated disability rules, timelines, jargon, and processes, so his book is for claimants, representatives, family, friends, counselors, caregivers, social workers, case workers, advocates, and anyone who interacts with disability applicants. More info at www.bishinspublishing.com.Listen to the episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Spencer Bishins, a former Social Security Administration attorney, says administrative law judges often are "incentivized" to decline disability claims in order to keep the agency's "pay rate" low resulting in only about 50 percent of disability requests being approved.On the Lean to the Left podcast, Bishins reveals the common practices used by the agency to discourage approval of disability claims, and says that intervention by members of Congress on behalf of constituents requesting help is generally meaningless."The administrative law judges are federal employees, so they have supervisors," Bishins points out. Those supervisors are under pressure to keep costs down, so they encourage the judges to deny claims, often by requiring them to take additional training or denying their ability to telework. Or, they may be "encouraged" to retire or accept a transfer."They are training them or incentivizing them to get their pay rates down. It is happening and the statistics show that it's happening," Bishins says.What Bishins describes seems like a near scandal. Think about who is filing claims for Social Security disability: it is people who, for one reason or another, cannot work. Perhaps they have a serious illness, were injured. Whatever, if they can't work they cannot earn a living. And if they can't do that, how are they supposed to care for their families? That's why we have the Social Security disability program in the first place, and why it is paid for by the SSA taxes that we all fork over with every paycheck.Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits.Written in 2022, Bishins reveals the inner workings of the disability system, explains how the system works – and doesn't. He breaks down the complicated disability rules, timelines, jargon, and processes, so his book is for claimants, representatives, family, friends, counselors, caregivers, social workers, case workers, advocates, and anyone who interacts with disability applicants. More info at www.bishinspublishing.com.Listen to the episode.

Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges.   After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system.  His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. His website is www.bishinspublishing.com. Where full details on Spencers book and a complete list fo the chapters

This is a must listen to podcast for brain injury survivors that struggles with getting benefits from the Social Security Administration! Spencer Bishins has a master's degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA's complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. After interviewing Spencer I bought 3 copies of his book for social workers at the Philadlephia VA Hospital, Good Shephard and Success Rehabilitation Centers. This book is a must read for anyone who applies for benefits. https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-bishins-806551201/

What percentage of administrative law judge (ALJ) decisions end up at the Medicare Appeals Council? What percentage of those decisions are reversed?These are important questions asked by a reader in response to a recent article written for RACmonitor by Frank Cohen, senior healthcare analyst and director of business intelligence for DoctorsManagement. Cohen, who has extensive experience as a subject matter expert in ALJ hearings, will look under the hood of the perpetual appeals machine, while sharing insight into the appeal process – describing how it is broken and why.Other segments to be featured during the live broadcast include the following:Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will return to make his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment.RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, a partner at the law firm of Practus, will file the Monitor Mondays RAC Report.Legislative Update: Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official Matthew Albright, now chief legislative affairs officer for Zelis, will report on the latest healthcare regulatory news coming out of Washington.Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Bryon, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment, reporting on legal implications facing healthcare providers. Social Determinants of Health: Ellen Fink-Samnick, a nationally recognized expert on the social determinants of health (SDoH), will report on the latest news that’s occurring at the intersection of healthcare and socioeconomics. Ellen will also conduct the Monitor Mondays Listeners Survey.

Applying for social security disability benefits can be difficult. It's a stressful and challenging process with an outcome that seems fraught with uncertainty.   My guest, Jamie Hall, has represented social security disability claimants before administrative law judges and the Appeals Council in 24 different states. He is also a strong supporter of the National MS Society, where he's conducted numerous seminars on social security disability issues. Jamie is a member of the MS Society's 2010 Leadership Class, and he served as an editor of the National MS Society's SSDI guidebook. Today, we're talking with Jamie about how to take some of that stress and uncertainty out of the process.     We're also talking about the serious blow to your ability to access quality healthcare that occurred last week. We'll explain why the World Health Organization rejected the MS International Federation's application to add 3 MS disease-modifying therapies to the 2019 Essential Medicines List. There's news about the connection between your lifestyle choices and MS depression, and I'll share why I see MS depression as a potential matter of life or death. We have a lot to talk about. Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! NEW! Download a transcript of this episode! ___________   The Facts Behind the Attack on the Affordable Care Act  2:00 World Health Organization Rejects All MS Medications Submitted for the 2019 Essential Medicines List  10:04 Diagnosing MS With a "Breath Biopsy"   13:00 Australian Researchers Show a Link Between Lifestyle Choices and  MS Depression  15:29 Why Treating MS Depression Matters So Much  19:47 My Interview with Jamie Hall  23:15 Have You Downloaded the RealTalk MS App?  40:11  ___________ ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.comPhone: (310) 526-2283 ___________ LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com The Law Office of Jamie R. Hall Applying for Disability Benefits: A Guidebook for People with MS and Their Healthcare Providers (PDF) STUDY: Exhaled Breath Markers for Nonimaging and Noninvasive Measure for Detection of Multiple Sclerosis STUDY: Modifiable Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety in Multiple Sclerosis STUDY: Association Between Suicide and Multiple Sclerosis: An Updated Meta-Analysis Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review  NEW! Download a Transcript of This Episode ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 98 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guest: Jamie Hall, Esq. Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, AffordableCareAct, Depression, MSIntFederation, RealTalkMS

A case in which the Court held that the decision of the Appeals Council—the administrative body that hears a claimant’s appeal of an adverse decision of an administrative law judge regarding a disability benefit claim—to reject a disability claim on the ground that the claimant’s appeal was untimely is a “final decision” subject to judicial review under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).

What happens if you lose at your hearing, file an appeal to the Appeals Council and lose there as well? Do you have any remaining options?My guest today is Karl Osterhout, a lawyer based in Pittsburgh who has built a substantial national practice representing claimants before the Appeals Council and in Federal Court. As we will discover, federal court judges are looking for significant errors of law or analysis by the trial judge and the Appeals Council. Only a small percentage of cases will be successful at the federal court level - so an attorney like Karl who focuses on Appeals Council and federal court work is so valuable.Hearing attorneys like me rely on appellate attorneys like Karl for advice about whether an Appeals Council or federal court appeal is likely to be successful. I hope that this episode helps you understand more about SSA's post hearing appeals process.=============== FREE SURVIVAL KIT ================Don't know where to begin? Download my free“Secrets of Getting Approved” Survival Kit athttps://bit.ly/SSD-Survival-Kit-2============================================================== FREE CASE EVALUATION =============If you or a loved one would like a case evaluation for yourSSDI or SSI case, please contact me athttps://bit.ly/Contact-Jonathan-2=================================================================== CONTACT ME =================Jonathan GinsbergSocial Security Disability AttorneyWebsite: https://www.ssdAnswers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/Telephone: 800-890-2262https://bit.ly/Contact-Jonathan-2================================================PODCAST: Click to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/social-security-disability-law-podcast/id1449712246YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Click to SUBSCRIBE to my YOUTUBE Channel for Social Security Disability Videos***https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ginsbergssd

What happens if you lose at your hearing? What are your options?Social Security disability law says that if you lose you can either start over with a new application, or you can appeal the hearing judge's denial by filing Form HA-520. How do you know which way to proceed?My guest today is Karl Osterhout, a lawyer based in Pittsburgh who has built a substantial national practice representing claimants before the Appeals Council and in Federal Court. As you will learn, the Appeals Council is not concerned about whether or not you are disabled - the task of the Appeals Council is to determine whether the hearing judge made a mistake of law or fact.Hearing attorneys like me rely on appellate attorneys like Karl for advice about whether an Appeals Council appeal is likely to be successful. I learned a great deal about how the Appeals Council works and about the types of issues in unfavorable hearing decisions that are likely to support a remand or reversal.=============== FREE SURVIVAL KIT ================Don't know where to begin? Download my free“Secrets of Getting Approved” Survival Kit athttps://bit.ly/SSD-Survival-Kit-2============================================================== FREE CASE EVALUATION =============If you or a loved one would like a case evaluation for yourSSDI or SSI case, please contact me athttps://bit.ly/Contact-Jonathan-2=================================================================== CONTACT ME =================Jonathan GinsbergSocial Security Disability AttorneyWebsite: https://www.ssdAnswers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinsbergLaw/Telephone: 800-890-2262https://bit.ly/Contact-Jonathan-2================================================PODCAST: Click to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/social-security-disability-law-podcast/id1449712246YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Click to SUBSCRIBE to my YOUTUBE Channel for Social Security Disability Videos***https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ginsbergssd