Future of Social Security Adminstration (SSA): What Does Outgoing Commissioner Say?

Stops, delays and denials detract from the efficiencies in the Federal Social Security Disability system. Greater efficiency and economy can be derived by streamlining the process and making use of new technology.

Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Michael J. Astrue reached the end of his six-year appointment earlier this Spring.  In a Washington Post  interview, Astrue discusses the future of Social Security.  Herndon Social Security Disability Lawyer Doug Landau, of Abrams Landau, Ltd., read the article with interest since he has represented countless clients applying for Social Security disability benefits. “With the advent of electronic records, e-filing and even remote Hearings, I am optimistic that the time it takes to decide these important cases can be reduced.”

There has been a lot of press about the Federal Disability of late.  Fair examination is a good thing; it is why the Landau Law Shop has its unique “open book policy.”  Many advertising lawyers do not try many cases and cannot survive an “open book” examination.  Likewise, Landau notes, “The Administrative Law Judges (“ALJ”) also are laboring under enormous case loads, which might be alleviated by greater efficiencies in the Social Security Administration.”  As the “baby boomers” age and disability numbers increase, money should be invested by the Federal Government in making the disability claims process more efficiently. “Removing money from the Social Security Disability system is a mistake; it is like changing the rules in the middle of a game. If the Constitution does not allow for unlawful ‘takings,” then neither should the current Senate and House of Representatives.”