Social Security Backlogs hurting lives

In addition to the outrageous delay in the processing of Social Security Disability appeals that claimants have to deal with, it seems as though the traditional deny and delay tactics of private insurance companies have crept into the Social Security Administration. 

Check out the investigative reporting by WCNC, where the reporters have discovered that 7 out of 10 claims are denied by disability determination agents.

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/stories/wcnc-043007-al-disability_insurance.2203eaa4.html

and the video   http://www.wcnc.com/video/index.html?nvid=139951