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Clifford L. Grover, Jr. v. Social Security Administration
Date: 10-21-2025
Case Number: 25-CV-10
Judge: Elizabeth A. Wolford
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Erie County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Padma Chatage
Description: Buffalo, New York, social security disability lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for Social Security DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.
Social Security DIWC/DIWW benefits are Disabled Insured Worker's Claim and Disabled Insured Worker's Insurance benefits, which are the same as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These are monthly cash benefits for individuals who have a long-term disability that prevents them from working and have a sufficient work history. Eligibility requires a disability expected to last at least 12 months or result in death, along with having paid Social Security taxes through a qualifying amount of work. Benefits can include monthly payments and Medicare, and the amount is based on the individual's pre-disability earnings history.
Key features
Disability requirement:
You must be unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
Work history:
You must have a sufficient work history, meaning you have worked long enough and recently enough under Social Security to have earned enough work credits.
Benefit amount:
Your monthly payment is calculated based on your average earnings before your disability began.
Other benefits:
You and eligible family members may receive additional benefits.
Medicare:
You may be eligible for Medicare after 24 months of receiving disability benefits.
Transition back to work:
The Social Security Administration offers special rules and programs to help you transition back to work without immediately losing all benefits.
Outcome: Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff.
MOTION for Attorney Fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act by Clifford L. Grover Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit of Mary Ellen Gill, # 3 Exhibit Fee Agreement)(Gill, Mary) (Entered: 10/21/2025)
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