Beginning May 9, 2011 the Social Security Administration is no longer suspending or denying benefits or payments based solely on a probation or parole violation warrant. The change comes as current pending litigation had certified those who were denied or suspended benefits as a result of this policy were deemed to be a part of a "class action" lawsuit against the administration.
This policy change applies to all cases at any stage of the administrative appeals process. Thus if you are awaiting a hearing on this issue it is possible that you could ask for an "on the record" hearing (meaning that you would not actually have to go to court) and attach the SSA new policy change.
Unfortunately, SSA will not take any action to remedy prior suspensions or denials based upon the previous policy.
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