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Thomas O.
Thomas C. O’Brien, J.D., M.B.A, practices law in the fields of disability and insurance law. Thomas is President of The Law Firm of O'Brien & Feiler (OBF), which is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. He and his team assist the disabled as they seek Social Security Disability and SSI benefits. OBF also represents medical providers with securing medical claim payments from Medicaid or liability insurers. Thomas and his legal team represent the disabled before Social Security at every level of application and appeal. Additionally, they are frequently called upon to secure retroactive Medicaid coverage for disabled individuals. Thomas regularly teaches CLEs, medical support groups, and medical facilities about Social Security Disability/SSI, Medicaid Eligibility, and related subjects. He is regularly called upon by other legal specialists such as Personal Injury Attorneys, Workers Compensation Attorneys, and Estate Planners to discuss the impact of their efforts on a Claimant's Social Security status. The OBF website provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources for disability applicants and their counsel, and his work has been featured on Fox-5 Atlanta, the Augusta Chronicle, and Stars and Stripes. He is AV Rated by Martindale, 10/10 rated by Avvo, and was a Superlawyers Rising Star before aging out.

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Pre-effectuation Review (PERC) & SSI

Even though you won your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits claim, there will be one last review before the Social Security Administration (SSA) pays you. This review is financial in nature (not related to your medical condition) and is known as the Pre-effectuation Review Contact or PERC.

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