GCC Law Firm

10/19/2025

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The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning the public about a new government imposter scam. This scam comes in the form of an official-looking letter identified as a “certificate” on fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead using forged signatures...

10/01/2025

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NOSSCR welcomes Meghan Gallo to the Board of Directors as our newest 8th Circuit Representative! National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)

06/24/2025

Something doesn't add up here...
There's a common narrative that "too many people are getting on disability" but the facts tell a completely different story:

The disability approval process is notoriously restrictive and difficult
The disability trust fund has a SURPLUS through 2099 - that's as far as they project (75+ years)!
About 5% of working-age adults receive disability benefits
Meanwhile, SSA keeps making the approval process even stricter

If the fund is in surplus and approval rates are already very low, why are we making it harder for people who genuinely need help? The math just doesn't math. 🤔

The narrative doesn't match the financial reality AT ALL.

A SUMMARY OF THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORTS

06/02/2025

This September, I’ll be speaking at NOSSCR’s Fall Conference with the esteemed George Piemonte to defend the rights of disabled claimants. We’ll be addressing how to challenge junk statistics and misleading vocational evidence under SSR 24-3p—because our community deserves decisions grounded in real data, not statistical fiction.

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Fall Conference Preview: SSR 24-3p and the Future of Step 5 How is SSR 24-3p reshaping vocational evidence—and what can you do to push back? At NOSSCR’s 2025 Fall Conference, Meghan Gallo and George C Piemonte will break down the growing challenges under the new ruling, including: • Misuse of ...

02/25/2025

No, Millions of Dead People Aren’t Collecting Social Security—Here’s the Truth

There’s been a lot of noise lately about Social Security paying benefits to millions of dead people. The reality? That’s just not true. While outdated records exist, actual improper payments are rare, and the Social Security Administration has systems in place to catch and correct errors. This article breaks down the facts and clears up the misinformation.

At our firm, we deal with Social Security as it really is—helping real people fight for the benefits they deserve. The process isn’t always easy, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way with honest answers, real solutions, and strategies that work. If you need help with your disability claim, we’re here for you. gccdisability.com

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-02-24/the-truth-about-social-security-and-dead-people

There’s a reason millions of people are not listed as deceased in the main database when they should be, but it's not the fraud that Elon Musk and Trump say it is.

11/09/2024

Just wrapped up an inspiring NOSSCR 8th Circuit Social Security Disability Conference held in my home state and close to my alma mater. The conference featured an outstanding lineup of speakers and brought together a dedicated group of attorneys, all working to protect the rights of disabled clients.

Great start to our NOSSCR 8th Circuit Regional Conference. After so many folks had to traverse flooded Missouri and closed highways, we’re making sure there’s…

09/27/2024

Wow, some mainstream attention to the harsh realities of the disability adjudication process.

John Oliver discusses why disability benefits can be hard to get and easy to lose, how getting them can turn people’s lives upside down, and why John fu***ng...

09/17/2024

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We love it when our members can take a day to visit the Capitol with us! Thanks to Meghan Gallo of Arkansas for visiting today with Senators Boozeman and…

09/09/2024

Excited to have the opportunity to advocate on behalf of my clients and the disabled community on Capitol Hill today.

08/12/2024

Our next shoutout goes to our wonderful Law Clerk, Alexandra Donihoo. Alex is originally from Nacogdoches, Texas, and earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She is now a third year law student at the University of Arkansas School of Law, with ambitions of becoming a disability attorney. Alex is compassionate, driven, and patient, and we are thrilled to have her on our team!

07/18/2024

We would like to give a special shoutout to our Intake Specialist (and office superhero), Melisa Traylor. Melisa is originally from Lamar, Arkansas, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University. She is now going on her 13th year working in disability law and has a true passion for helping others navigate through difficult times. When she is not working, Melisa enjoys spending time with her husband and 5 children, gardening, and thrifting. We are so grateful to have her on our GCC team!