Foster, Nicolas R. – RICHMOND
Judge Foster, Nicolas R. has made 400 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in RICHMOND. Out of those 400 decisions, 192 were approved… Read More »Foster, Nicolas R. – RICHMOND
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Forrest-Doyle, Mary – WASHINGTON
Judge Forrest-Doyle, Mary has made 202 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in WASHINGTON. Out of those 202 decisions, 160 were approved and… Read More »Forrest-Doyle, Mary – WASHINGTON
Flynn, Robert – PORTLAND ME
Judge Flynn, Robert has made 354 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in PORTLAND ME. Out of those 354 decisions, 297 were approved… Read More »Flynn, Robert – PORTLAND ME
Freedman, Robert – ALBUQUERQUE
Judge Freedman, Robert has made 389 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in ALBUQUERQUE. Out of those 389 decisions, 169 were approved and… Read More »Freedman, Robert – ALBUQUERQUE
Francis, Joyce – KNOXVILLE
Judge Francis, Joyce has made 292 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in KNOXVILLE. Out of those 292 decisions, 36 were approved and… Read More »Francis, Joyce – KNOXVILLE
Foley, David – DALLAS DOWNTOWN
Judge Foley, David has made 418 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in DALLAS DOWNTOWN. Out of those 418 decisions, 217 were approved… Read More »Foley, David – DALLAS DOWNTOWN
Frost-Wolf, Joyce – NHC ALBUQUERQUE
Judge Frost-Wolf, Joyce has made 248 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in NHC ALBUQUERQUE. Out of those 248 decisions, 114 were approved… Read More »Frost-Wolf, Joyce – NHC ALBUQUERQUE
Fritz, Colin – GREENVILLE
Judge Fritz, Colin has made 243 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in GREENVILLE. Out of those 243 decisions, 138 were approved and… Read More »Fritz, Colin – GREENVILLE
Freund, Lori L – SPOKANE
Judge Freund, Lori L has made 300 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in SPOKANE. Out of those 300 decisions, 207 were approved… Read More »Freund, Lori L – SPOKANE
Fraiser, Jim – NEW ORLEANS
Judge Fraiser, Jim has made 375 decisions at the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) in NEW ORLEANS. Out of those 375 decisions, 162 were approved… Read More »Fraiser, Jim – NEW ORLEANS
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Design to Fail
April 1, 2026
Title: Concern Regarding Disability Case Handling and Barriers to Fair Hearings)
For more than seven years, I have been fighting for my son’s disability benefits benefits he clearly qualifies for based on his documented medical conditions. Throughout this difficult process, I have experienced repeated barriers, delays, and what appears to be a systemic expectation that claimants must hire an attorney to be taken seriously.
From my perspective, this creates a situation where the people who need help the most individuals with disabilities and their families are forced to share a portion of their limited benefits with legal representatives, simply to have a fair opportunity to be approved. I am deeply concerned that this compromises the very purpose of disability assistance.
During my son’s most recent hearing:
• We were not given the option to appear in person, even though that was our clear preference.
• The decision-maker denied the claim without adequately considering the full medical record and daily functional limitations.
• The attorney originally assigned by the SSA failed to communicate important scheduling information, and later we learned the firm had changed ownership without clear notice to clients or families.
Due process requires transparency, accessibility, and a fair evaluation of facts. Our lived reality has been the opposite.
I believe claimants should not be punished or prejudged simply because they wish to advocate for themselves rather than immediately hire representation. The system needs accountability, improved oversight, and clearer protections for families who are already under immense stress.
My family will continue to advocate for justice not only for my son, but for every disabled individual who has been overlooked, delayed, or denied by a system that is supposed to support them.
I request a full review of my son’s case and the conduct of all parties involved in the decision-making process. I also request stronger enforcement of the right to choose between:
• an in-person hearing,
• a phone hearing, or
• hiring an attorney or self-representing
True disability justice requires equal treatment regardless of representation.