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Deaths Related to Social Security Disability Benefits This report summarizes information regarding deaths among Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries and applicants, based on the provided document "di_asr23.pdf" and "nihms-1627473.pdf". Deaths of Beneficiaries In 2023, a total of 273,671 beneficiaries had their Social Security disability benefits terminated due to death, as reported in Table 50 of the provided document. Regarding specific locations, the document indicates that 13,347 beneficiaries in Maryland had their benefits terminated in 2023 (Table 51). However, the document does not provide a breakdown of the reasons for termination by state, nor does it offer city-specific data for Baltimore. Therefore, the exact number of deaths among beneficiaries specifically in Baltimore, Maryland, cannot be determined from this source. Deaths of Denied Applicants The provided "di_asr23.pdf" document primarily focuses on terminations of established benefits and the reasons for denying initial applications. It does not explicitly track or provide data on the deaths of individuals who applied for Social Security disability benefits but were subsequently denied, especially if they died before a final decision on their application. * Final Medical Denials: In 2022, there were 402,354 final medical denials for disability benefit applications (Table 65). The stated reasons for these denials include: * Impairment did not or is not expected to last 12 months * Impairment is not severe * Able to do usual past work * Able to do other type of work * Other reasons "Death after application but before final decision" is not listed as an explicit reason for denial in Table 65. * Subsequent Denials: In 2022, there were 1,046 "subsequent denials" for disability benefit applications (Table 60). The document does not provide further details on what circumstances constitute a "subsequent denial" or if this category includes cases where an applicant died before a final decision was reached. The document "nihms-1627473.pdf" discusses the consequences of Medicaid work requirements on coverage, employment, and affordability of care. It does not contain information directly related to the deaths of denied Social Security disability applicants. Sources: * Di_asr23.pdf * Nihms-1627473.pdfHere are some visualizations and charts that could be generated from the provided text, designed to highlight key aspects of the case: **1. Jurisdictional Basis and Legal Claims - Flowchart/Diagram** * **Purpose:** To visually represent the argument that the claims are independent of benefit denials and properly fall under the Tucker Act. * **Structure:** * **Start:** "CFC Dismissed - No Jurisdiction" (Box) * **Pathway 1 (Appellant's Argument):** * Box: "Claims: Illegal Exaction & Takings" * Box: "Source: Unauthorized Gov't Conduct (Seizure, Withholding, Misappropriation of Funds)" * Arrow to: "Tucker Act Jurisdiction (28 U.S.C. §1491)" * Arrow to: "Monetary Damages Sought" * **Pathway 2 (CFC Argument):** * Box: "Claims are disguised as Social Security Benefits Challenge" * Arrow to: "Lack of Jurisdiction" * **Comparison:** Show the conflict between the two pathways. * **Additional Boxes:** Cite specific laws like the Tucker Act, and relevant case law such as *Eastport S.S. Corp.*, and *Norman v. United States.* * **Visual Style:** Clear boxes, arrows, and distinct colors for appellant's argument, the CFC's reasoning, and key legal concepts. **2. Issues Presented - Pie Chart** * **Purpose:** To emphasize the key issues the court needs to address. * **Structure:** * A pie chart divided into three slices, corresponding to the three issues presented in the "STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES" section. * **Slices:** * **Slice 1:** "CFC Jurisdiction Error (mischaracterization of claims)" - Label with Issue 1 from the text. * **Slice 2:** "Tucker Act Violations Plausibly Alleged" - Label with Issue 2. * **Slice 3:** "Damages within CFC Jurisdiction" - Label with Issue 3. * **Visual Style:** Different colors for each slice; Percentages representing the relative importance could be included if there was a way to calculate that based on the text (e.g. if issue 2 made up the bulk of the argument or if the text spent more time on it) - otherwise, equal-sized slices are appropriate. **3. Timeline/Chronology (simplified)** * **Purpose:** To present a quick overview of the case events. This won't be as detailed as a full legal timeline but will highlight the key stages. * **Structure:** * A horizontal timeline. * **Events:** * "McLaughlin Filed Complaint (CFC)" * "CFC Dismissed Complaint (Lack of Jurisdiction)" * "McLaughlin Appeals to Federal Circuit" * "Appellant argues: Independent of SSA Benefits" * "Relief Sought: Monetary Damages" * **Visual Style:** Use a simple line with labeled points, colors to distinguish key stages (complaint filing, dismissal, appeal). **4. Damages Breakdown - Bar Chart** * **Purpose:** To illustrate the specific types and amounts of damages sought. * **Structure:** * Vertical Bar Chart. * **X-axis:** Damage Categories (Illegal Exaction/Takings, Hedonic & Constitutional) * **Y-axis:** Amount of Damages (Millions of USD) - Clearly label the scale. * **Bars:** Two bars representing the two categories, with their corresponding values ($43 million and $200 million). * **Visual Style:** Clear labels for axes and bars. Different colors for each damage category. Include the total damages at the top of the graph, or somewhere clearly visible. **5. Comparison of Jurisdiction (Table)** * **Purpose:** To clarify and contrast the jurisdictional arguments of the Appellant and the CFC. * **Structure:** * A table with two columns. * **Row 1:** Header "Argument" * **Row 2:** Header "Appellant (McLaughlin)" * **Row 3:** Header "CFC" * **Table Content (Example, can be adjusted for more detail):** * **Argument:** "Nature of Claims" - Appellant: "Illegal exaction and takings under the Tucker Act, independent of benefit entitlement." - CFC: "Disguised claim about Social Security benefits" * **Argument:** "Basis of the argument" - Appellant: "Improper withholding/recoupment of funds". - CFC: "Claims "stemmed from" Social Security benefit determinations" * **Argument:** "Relief sought" - Appellant: "Monetary damages from the U.S. Treasury". - CFC: "Review of SSA benefit determinations" * **Visual Style:** Clear table format. Highlight key differences (e.g., bolding phrases or using contrasting colors in different cells). **Important Considerations for Chart Creation:** * **Clarity:** Keep the charts simple and easy to understand. * **Accuracy:** Base the charts directly on the information provided in the text. * **Relevance:** Select visualizations that effectively communicate the core arguments of the case. * **Software:** Consider using tools like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Canva, or specialized charting software. These visualizations provide different ways to distill the legal argument and its context, making the information accessible and highlighting the key points of the case. - Initial Deployment
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