Social Security Wait Times Remain Long
As of February 2018, the average wait time for a hearing decision is 600 days. There are many reasons that have contributed to this long wait time, but, regardless, the…
The Seventh Circuit Remands Because the ALJ Impermissibly Interpreted the Medical Records Himself.
Recently in Akin v. Berryhill, — F.3d —, 2018 WL 1616717 (7th Cir. Apr. 4, 2018), the Court remanded because the ALJ, himself, impermissibly “played doctor.” Rohan v. Chater, 98…
The Washington Post Highlights Social Security Wait Times
The Washington Post recently noted the struggles that most claimants feel while waiting for a disability decision. It reported that the average wait time for a hearing decision is 600…
CARINA DE LA TORRE HAS BEEN SELECTED AS A SUPERLAWYER
The de la Torre Law Office LLC is pleased to announce that Carina M. de la Torre has been selected as a SuperLawyer in the area of Debtor/Creditor law in…