The links that follow point to resources we use frequently in our Social Security practice. The Connect board (formerly maintained by Peter S. Young and now at David Traver’s website) is also a very helpful source of timely advice and information. This is by no means an exhaustive list; we’ll add other resources to this page from time-to-time, weather permitting.
Last updated: April 1, 2005
Social Security Law
The Social Security Act
Social Security Rulings
20 CFR 404 (Title II)
20 CFR 416 (Title XVI)
20 CFR by Year
The Listings
The Rulings (by year)
POMS on CDROM from SSA
POMS Online
HALLEX
DOT (1991)
DOT (1991) from DOL
The Federal Register (2004)
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (with 4th Cir. Local Rules as of 10/5/04)
Fourth Circuit Cases
Fourth Circuit Homepage
Fourth Circuit Acquiesence Rulings
DAA Q&A Emergency Teletype
EM-99147 (Subsequent Apps)
SSA Links
2003 Red Book on Employment Support
2005 Blue Book (Disability Evaluation)
2005 COLA Info
Benefits Calculators
Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
Benefits Statement (How to Request from SSA)
HALLEX on Attorney Fees
Retirement Age Calculator
Social Security Forms
SSI Benefit Levels since 1975
SSI Installment Payments (POMS)
SGA Earnings Guidelines
Work Incentives Program Info
Organizations
Bazelon Center for Mental Health
Bios of Federal Judges
National Council of Social Security Management Associations, Inc.
National Institutes of Health
NOSSCR
National Senior Citizens Law Center
N.C. Justice Center (Hyatt cases)
Social Security Administration
Social Security Advisory Board
U.S. Courts
Secondary Sources
Advocate’s Handbook (Wilborn)
Federal Government Info on the Internet
FY 2001 Allowance/Denial Rates
The Green Book (2004)
LII’s Social Security Library
NOSSCR Forum Index
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Quarters of Coverage Chart
Social Security Advisory Service
Social Security Disability Directory (McChesney)
SS Disability Practice (Bush)
Social Security Handbook
Social Security History
VA Directive: Provision of Medical Opinions by VA Docs
West’s SS Library (CD)
Other References
Elements of Style (Strunk & White) Online
Lab Tests Online
Lawyer’s Weekly
LLRX (legal research/technology)
The Merck Manual
PACER User Manual (PDF)
Proper Citation Form
SS Benefit Calculator
US Census Bureau’s FactFinder
Vital Records Information
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