Disability benefits

As more people suffer from a lengthy COVID and try to access disability benefits, some are asked to prove they were sick, but an Ottawa lawyer says it’s their ability to work, not illness, which ultimately matters. The Ontario government began restricting access to PCR testing last week as an …

The introduction of Adult Disability Payment and the extension of Scottish Child Payment to children under 16 will lead to a significant increase in the number of people eligible for benefits in Scotland from this year. The Scottish Child Payment will increase to £20 from April, providing increased support for …

Hand of senior on a wheelchair wheel Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can pay benefits to family members of a disabled person who is unable to work. Spouses, children, and even ex-spouses of someone receiving SSDI benefits may be eligible for their own monthly payments. Each eligible family member could …

THE QUESTION I recently applied for disability benefits because I was unable to work at work due to anxiety. I prefer to use homeopathic remedies prescribed by my homeopath. The insurer denied my claim because it does not recognize natural medicine as a prescribed treatment. What are my options with …

A new Dispatches documentary investigating disability benefits in the UK has aired on Channel 4. The Truth About Disability Benefits programme, filmed and presented by disabled filmmaker Richard Butchins, investigates a series of unexpected deaths, including suicide, of disability benefit claimants, examining how the failings of the Department for Work …

The Department of Work and Pensions has seen 67% of its initial decisions regarding the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changed as a result of a court. New figures from the Justice Department have highlighted how some decisions about disability benefits are being overturned. Of disposition hearings by the Social Security …

The Department of Work and Pensions has seen 67% of its initial decisions regarding the personal independence payment changed as a result of a court. New figures from the Justice Department have highlighted how some decisions about disability benefits are being overturned. Of the disposition hearings conducted by the Social …

If both of a married couple meet Social Security’s definition of disability – each has an illness or injury that largely prevents them from working for at least a year or will likely result in death – both can collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). As with Social Security retirement …

By Abby Wargo (Dec 13, 2021, 6:45 p.m. EST) – The Sixth Circuit on Monday refused to restart the action in favor of a former truck driver, supporting a trial court’s finding that it had not shown that he was completely unable to work due to inflammation of the spinal …

By Abby Wargo (Dec 13, 2021, 6:45 p.m. EST) – The Sixth Circuit on Monday refused to restart the action in favor of a former truck driver, supporting a trial court’s finding that it had not shown that he was completely unable to work due to inflammation of the spinal …

December 6, 2021 A U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Spring Valley who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $183,000 was sentenced Monday to eight months in custody. Anthony Medrano, 42, submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over several years …

By Lauren Berg (December 7, 2021, 9:59 p.m. EST) – The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday relaunched disability benefits for a former Hyatt chief of Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co. after suffering a debilitating spinal cord infection, noting that the Chief was unable to hold full-time employment when his benefits …

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – A Spring Valley United States Marine Corps veteran who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs over $ 183,000 was sentenced to eight months on Monday of detention. Anthony Medrano, 42, has submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over …

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Spring Valley who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $183,000 was sentenced Monday to eight months in custody. Anthony Medrano, 42, submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over …

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A US Marine Corps veteran from Spring Valley who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs on more than $ 183,000 was sentenced Monday to eight months in custody. Anthony Medrano, 42, has submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over …

Air exposure tracking announcements, along with three conditions – asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis – added for VA disability benefits for service in Southwest Asia, signal significant changes Brett Buchanan, Allsup VA Accredited Claims Agent “Clearly, there is interest in better understanding the impact of military service and the development of respiratory …

People with few financial resources who receive SSI are often immediately eligible for Medicaid. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government disability insurance benefit for those who have contributed to Social Security. It is only for those who have disabilities that prevent them from working. If you have cancer, …

Supporting and including all employees in the workplace is important to our employees, customers and the community. We want to create an environment for all where we celebrate diversity and inclusion, and where acceptance is the norm, not the exception. Today we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities …

Former Harrisburg policewoman is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because she suffered a psychological injury when coworkers berated her for not shooting her Taser at two suspects, a panel ruled Friday of the Commonwealth Court. The decision, described in an opinion by Judge Michael J. Wojcik, foils an attempt by …

By Rachel Stone (December 1, 2021, 7:50 p.m. EST) – Eighth Circuit confirmed the early victory of a maintenance worker in his lawsuit claiming that a life insurance company violated the ERISA in him denying long-term disability benefits, believing that while the Minnesota Federal Court should not have weighed the …

A former lawyer for Dickstein Shapiro LLP obtained disability benefits from Unum Life Insurance Co. of America when an Oregon federal judge applied an “increased level of skepticism” to the insurer’s decision by following the Ninth Circuit directions. Unum’s determination that Alison Gary could recover from surgery and return to …

A former lawyer for Dickstein Shapiro LLP was awarded disability benefits from Unum Life Insurance Co. of America when a federal judge in Oregon applied a “heightened level of skepticism” to the insurer’s decision following instructions from the Ninth Circuit. Unum’s decision that Alison Gary could recover from surgery and …

Yes, within strict limits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments will cease if you are engaged in what Social Security calls “substantial gainful activity”. SGA, as it’s called, is defined in 2021 as earning more than $ 1,310 per month (or $ 2,190 if you’re blind). If your income exceeds …

Thousands of veterans are struggling to get government payments for injuries caused in service, some facing poverty and suicide because of the problem. Those Veterans are overwhelmingly declaring the same things – not getting the level of payout they need and then facing long and complex battles to get a …

William F. Dorsey Jr., was sentenced to federal prison for embezzling over $ 150,000 from his father’s beneficiary account funded by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. “Stealing from a disabled veteran who is also his parent is shameful,” Interim US Attorney Kurt R. Erskine said. “Our veterans have served …

Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie on Tuesday criticized America’s current veterans benefit system as being too focused on providing financial rewards to sick people instead of helping them overcome these challenges to be successful. after the army. “We are focused on getting checks from veterans and not getting them …

Governor David Ige on Monday announced the launch of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (Hawaiʻi ABLE) Savings Program, which allows eligible people with disabilities to save money without compromising their federal or state disability benefits. ABLE accounts are established at the federal level and managed at the state level. …

I will never forget the day I applied for Social Security disability insurance. I remember sitting down at my computer, ready to fill out the long request. Growing up, I was taught to work hard for what I wanted and never to accept handouts. So, as I read the requirements, …

Traditionally, posthumous tenure payments in New York workers’ compensation claims were limited to certain circumstances where an injury to a member of the body listed by law (usually one extremity) qualified for benefits. survivors or eligible estate of a deceased claimant for benefits based on expected loss of use. (SLU) …

NEWBURGH – State Senator James Skoufis announced Thursday that his bill to expand disability benefits for firefighters in the state’s Division of Military and Naval Affairs statewide has been enacted. Skoufis, D-Cornwall, has said for too long that firefighters and training / safety officers employed by the agency have been …

Veterans who helped clean up the nuclear disaster in Palomares, Spain more than five decades ago may finally be eligible for Veterans Affairs benefits. Yale’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic is suing the VA on behalf of sick veterans who served at Palomares. An Air Force bomber carrying nuclear warheads crashed …

Campaigners say there should be an option for a specialist assessor to review an individual case to prevent millions of pounds from being wasted on correcting bad decisions. Read more Read more ‘It’s very disturbing’ – Courageous victim of hate crime against people with disabilities in Leeds speaks o … …

A bad decision about disability benefits is overturned every minute of the workday, said a charity that calls on claimants to have access to a specialist assessor. Scope said thousands of people with disabilities are struggling to access the main disability benefit, the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with more than …

Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you are one of these people, you may be wondering “what conditions qualify for disability benefits in Ontario”? This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% of Canadians aged 15 and …

Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you are one of these people, you may be wondering “what conditions qualify for disability benefits in Ontario”? This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% of Canadians aged 15 and …

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that damages the liver. Some infected people may have severe symptoms that prevent them from working or earning an income. These people are eligible for Social Security disability benefits if they meet the requirements of the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability list. Hepatitis C …

But some people with long symptoms of Covid have been successful – even without a positive coronavirus test – if they are able to show a substantial decline in their health and ability to work. Steven Trompeter, 49, was unable to do his job as an industrial mechanic after falling …

Residents of Oregon can get help for Social Security disability benefits from Harder, Wells, Baron & Manning. People in Oregon whose health issues force them to stop working before retirement age can get crucial support from this disability law firm. EUGENE, OREGON, USA, October 26, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – When most …

Americans with “long COVID” may qualify for federal disability protection and benefits, but applying and being accepted by the Social Security Administration remains a major hurdle, The New York Times reported October 27. On July 26, the HHS and the Department of Justice said COVID-19 can be considered a disability …

Question My son is a high school student and we complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Does my wife’s SSDI (Social Security Disability Income) count as income? Our only income is this and my Social Security benefits. Responnse You don’t have to include your wife’s Social Security …

HNB’s Ohio Social Security Disability attorneys help people with health problems get financial assistance, even after their initial denial. The Social Security disability system turns away most people who claim benefits, but disability law firms fight for claimants’ rights. DAYTON, OHIO, USA, Oct. 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Nationally, 79% of …

William Rich of Maryland was charged last week with wire fraud and theft of government property. Prosecutors say the military veteran has been lying about being paralyzed for more than a decade. Prosecutors say he received more than $ 1 million in disability benefits. Loading Something is loading. An Army …

Ministers are considering plans to shake up the benefit system for disabled claimants, reports suggest. As first reported by the Mirror, proposals to create a “one-time payment” were outlined in a green paper published this summer. “In the future, we may be looking to create a unique new advantage,” the …

By Rachel Stone (October 12, 2021, 8:43 p.m. EDT) – Blue Cross Blue Shield and Dearborn Life Insurance were sued Tuesday by a former financial analyst at a Texas credit union who claims insurers violated ERISA when ‘they denied his disability benefits after developing a severe neurological disease. In her …

CONCORD – Jane B. Smith, 65, of Hudson, pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to attempted wire fraud and misrepresentation, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today. According to court documents and statements made in court, Smith began receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments in 1993. She …

By Beverly Banks (October 6, 2021, 8:35 p.m. EDT) – The Fifth Circuit overturned a worker’s victory in a lawsuit accusing Standard Insurance Co. of violating federal benefits law by cutting disability benefits , finding that the insurer had not waived its right to determine the duration of its eligibility …

(Photo: disabled here) By Marion Brunken, Executive Director, Volunteer Alexandria and Cendy Molière, Outreach Specialist, Disability Benefits Center Alexandria, VA – When you’re sick and can’t work, it’s easy to feel lonely and isolated. For most people, work is where they find purpose and make friends. When you can’t work, …

By Morgan Conley (Oct 4, 2021, 5:40 p.m. EDT) – A former Kansas City Chiefs player has agreed to settle his claims that he was wrongly denied disability coverage for a 2014 injury he sustained during his three-month stint in the NFL, according to a voluntary termination offer filed in …

A longtime legal secretary for Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC has won her lawsuit seeking disability benefits from Unum Life Insurance Co. for injuries she sustained in a car crash in 2014, according to a Mississippi federal court opinion. Unum mismanaged Susan Greer’s claim for benefits by analyzing …

Although all beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) receive the same amount from the federal government no matter where you live, you may or may not receive a supplement to your SSI monthly payments depending on where you live in the United States. Both …

After a workplace accident in Florida, an employee can claim Florida Workers’ Compensation benefits and be reimbursed for medical expenses and lost wages. Some injured workers may not realize that they are also eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. You can receive both employee benefits and SSDI benefits …

When considering disability insurance, consider integrating it into an employer’s health insurance plan, which can help control costs for both employer and employee. The health implications of the pandemic – both mental and physical – have caused many employees and employers to reconsider the value of their benefits. What was …

Mathematically speaking, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is calculated in the same way as Social Security retirement benefits. Both are based on your record of “covered income” – employment income on which you have paid Social Security taxes. The Social Security Administration (SSA) begins by calculating your average monthly income …

A Kitsap County man was sentenced Thursday to 25 months in federal prison for fraudulently collecting nearly $ 400,000 in Social Security disability benefits from his brother after his brother disappeared on his way to surrender in Clark County over 30 years ago. Chris H. Sayler, 74, of Olalla was …

Typically, long-term disability and short-term disability benefits would be taxed every time you file your annual income tax returns. This means that income tax is not deducted when issuing long term disability and short term disability benefits. As of January 2015, Canada Revenue Authority (CRA) requirements state that long-term and …

Federal election candidates have said next to nothing on disability issues so far. It is too bad, because there are millions of us who know that Canada can do better for the disabled community. It is time for us to make our voices heard. A good federal disability policy motivated …

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, debilitating skin condition characterized by sores and lumps that form on the buttocks, armpits and groin. Healthcare professionals are not sure what causes HS. However, research indicates a combination of sweat and keratin that clogs hair follicles. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, …

New tax rules on pensions from provident funds and lump-sum retirement payments came into effect on March 1, 2021. Fund members should be aware of the additional implications for approved lump sum disability benefits. At the time of retirement, members of these funds who were under 55 on that date …

Home Daily News Denying disability benefits in Puerto Rico… Supreme Court of the United States Denying disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico violates equal protection rights, says ABA amicus brief By Debra Cassens Weiss September 8, 2021, 12:40 p.m. CDT The ABA filed an amicus brief with the U.S. …

Photo: pixabay.com If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits, you may be wondering if a lawyer is needed. The truth is, it depends on the circumstances of your case. If your Social Security claim has been denied in the past, you’ll need an experienced Social Security lawyer to …

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The condition typically causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints. However, it can also affect other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system, kidneys, skin, and eyes. For some, the symptoms of …

If you have bipolar disorder, you may be wondering about disability benefits and what they mean to you. Living with bipolar disorder doesn’t mean the same for everyone – the challenges and symptoms of the disease can be different from person to person. So when is bipolar disorder a disability? …

Yes. If you have Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may have a savings account. However, there might be limits on the amount you can have, depending on the type of disability benefit you are receiving. To be eligible for SSDI, you must have a …

Most people who suffer from the coronavirus and survive recover relatively quickly. But other survivors continue to suffer from symptoms and effects long afterward, in a phenomenon known as “long VOC” or “long distance VOC.” Can those who have suffered from COVID for a long time claim Social Security disability …

Yes. If you have Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may have a savings account. However, there may be limits to the amount you can have, depending on the type of disability benefit you are receiving. To be eligible for SSDI, you must have a …

By Rachel Rippetoe (Aug 16, 2021, 4:52 p.m. EDT) – The former managing partner of Goodwin Procter LLP’s San Francisco office is suing insurance companies Unum Group and Provident for failing to pay him long-term disability benefits after a years-long battle with type 1 diabetes made him virtually unable to …

By SHAMANE MILLS, Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON, Wisconsin (AP) – The Biden administration says certain long-lasting symptoms of COVID-19 can be considered a disability under federal law. The White House hosted a virtual presentation earlier this month for those affected by the so-called “long-haul” COVID-19 to explain how they might …

I am disabled and have worked in the past and my wife receives care allowance – do I still have to apply for a state pension? Answers from Steve Webb By Steve Webb for Thisismoney.co.uk Posted: 02:49 EST, August 9, 2021 | Update: 10:20 a.m. EST, August 16, 2021 I …

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Correction: Due to incomplete information from the Department of Veterans Affairs, an earlier version of this story gave an inaccurate timeline for processing all claims. Veterans Affairs officials expect to release new rules granting deemed benefit status to victims of military burn outbreaks as early as next week, but payments …

Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) and others have expressed serious concern over suggestions that ministers want to cut future spending on disability benefits and merge the personal independence payment with Universal Credit. Major disability charities have so far remained silent on the suggestion of cuts and shifts to a single benefit …

WEYMOUTH – Firefighters have launched a campaign to raise awareness about work-related injuries and to lobby for first responders to access disability benefits after being diagnosed with PTSD. The legislation on Beacon Hill would protect first responders dealing with PTSD caused by workplace trauma. The Weymouth International Association of Fire …

Ministers are considering measures to reduce growing spending on disability benefits and the possibility of merging personal independence payment with universal credit, a new government green paper has revealed. Health and Disability Green Paper Shaping Future Support focuses on reform of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) …

Disability benefits are available to eligible beneficiaries under two programs, Supplementary Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). SSI is a means-tested program for people with disabilities who have very limited means, but SSDI is an insurance program that is available to skilled workers with disabilities regardless of …

By Heather Schreiber, RICP Monthly payments received under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are generally fixed as long as the disability persists, with the exception of any cost of living adjustment. It is possible to potentially defer benefits in exchange for more cash flow in the future, but trade-offs can …

By Alexis Shanes (July 15, 2021, 4:06 p.m. EDT) – A former PwC LLC director has sued the Big Four accounting firm’s disability insurance provider, claiming it wrongfully withdrew his benefits after the insurer reviewed his medical records with the help of doctors known to have written reports supporting the …

What the GAO found In March 2018, the GAO made recommendations to address gaps in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to reform its appeals process for disability compensation claims. This reform was intended to provide veterans who are unhappy with the VA’s initial decision on their claim with …

It can depend on two things: the type of disability benefit you receive and your overall income. Social Security operates two benefit programs for people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI). SSI is cash assistance for disabled, blind and elderly people with low incomes …

Former Hogan Lovells LLP lawyer with fibromyalgia sued Unum Life Insurance Co. of America in Maryland federal court, claiming the insurer wrongly denied his claim for long-term disability benefits. Kelly Balkin says Unum erroneously determined her fibromyalgia symptoms were not disabling based on the opinions of interns who never personally …

Breadcrumb Links FP work Insurers will almost always capitulate and settle once a lawyer is hired to defend the claim Author of the article: Howard levitt Disability policies offer time, space, and typically two-thirds of wages to workers needing recovery. Photo by Postmedia Content of the article By Howard Levitt …

After a year of challenges and uncertainties, the world is emerging from the pandemic. Even as the economy picks up and life returns to a semblance of normalcy, for some people the long-term impact of the virus on their health can persist for many years. Doctors and researchers are still …

Yes, you can benefit from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) at the same time. Social Security uses the term “concurrent” when you are eligible for the two disability benefits it administers. However, receiving SSDI benefits may reduce your SSI payment or make you ineligible. This …

Administration of Veterans Benefits The Under Secretary of Benefits should establish performance goals for the VBA training program for Disability Claims Processors. These program level goals should have specific targets to provide a basis for comparing actual program performance with expected results. (Recommendation 1) Open To open Actions to meet …

CHICAGO – Six former railroad workers have been charged with criminal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining federal disability benefits. The indictments charge the defendants with doing other jobs while providing false information to the Disability Benefits Division of the US Railroad Retirement Board. The defendants have been charged in connection …

Over 800 members of Unifor Local 1999 have been locked out by Reliance Home Comfort since May 13, 2021. Unifor learned this week that the company unilaterally canceled extended benefits for workers on sick or injured leave for short and long term disability. “Targeting the most vulnerable in our communities …

When the United States government approved the sending of stimulus checks to American citizens and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were relieved. Due to layoffs, reduced hours and parents having to leave work to care for their children, many people are struggling. What was supposed to help Americans …

Senate Veterans Committee Chairman Jon Tester today unveils sweeping legislation to provide generations of veterans suffering from toxic exposures with the benefits and care they deserve for the first time in the history of the war. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This legislation will be examined tomorrow during a markup …

Stimulus checks have proven to be a lifeline for millions of Americans hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, including those receiving disability benefits. However, many people have reportedly lost their eligibility for disability benefits due to coronavirus stimulus checks. stevepb/Pixabay via Valuewalk First Quarter 2021 Hedge Fund Letters, Talks and …

Stimulus payments are not supposed to count towards eligibility for social insurance programs like disability benefits, but some people might have lost benefits due to too much money in their bank account . The Social Security Administration has suspended disability benefits for some Supplemental Security Income recipients because stimulus payments …

Last month, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected database containing private information on hundreds of thousands of US veterans. He also found evidence that hackers may have stolen this same data in a cyber attack. Picture: getty The database, Fowler discovered, was owned by North Carolina-based United Valor Solutions. …

Hundreds of children in Basingstoke and Deane were deprived of disability benefits after their 16th birthday, figures show. More than a third of young people who applied for the Disability Living Allowance as a child were not able to claim the adult version of the allowance, the personal independence payment. …

If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have been unable to work for the past year or more due to the severity of your condition, you may be wondering whether or not you should apply for disability benefits. social security. Before you apply for SSD benefits, you should know how …

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments begin after you serve a five-month waiting period, which usually begins on the date you became disabled. Your first benefit payment will be for the sixth full month after this date. For example, if Social Security decides that your disability began on January 15, …

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments begin after you have served a five-month waiting period, which usually begins on the date of your disability. Your first benefit payment will be for the full sixth month after that date. For example, if Social Security decides that your disability started on January …

If you qualify for permanent and total disability due to a service-related disability, you may be eligible to pass education benefits to your dependent. Under the Survivors ‘and Dependents’ Education Assistance (AED) program, your spouse or child may be able to get help paying for education or vocational training. Through …

If you qualify for permanent and total disability due to a service-related disability, you may be eligible to pass education benefits on to your dependant. Under the Survivor and Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) program, your spouse or child may be able to get help paying for education or job training. …

Obtaining medical records from applicants’ medical providers is a critical part of processing disability claims. COVID-19 has affected the staffing of doctors’ offices, resulting in long delays in obtaining these records. Social Security also sends many applicants for medical assessments when there is not enough evidence on file to make …

Workers are allowed to work and receive Social Security disability benefits if they meet certain criteria and stay within income limits. The good news is that if you were made redundant from your job, you could still collect both unemployment and disability benefits. In most states, recipients of Supplemental Security …

An administrative law judge did not err in concluding that a woman was not entitled to disability benefits despite “several medical problems” on 7and The Circuit Court of Appeals was held on Wednesday. The plaintiff-appellant, identified only as “Deborah M.” in the opinion of the 7th Circuit, filed for disability …

A man who embezzled more than $ 120,000 in Social Security disability benefits has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, Interim US Attorney for the North Texas District Prerak Shah said. Robert Salinas, 53, pleaded guilty in June 2020 to theft of public funds. He was sentenced Thursday …