Linda Cosme, JD

Vice President of Disability Policy and Strategy at Citizens Disability

Linda Cosme, JD, serves as Vice President of Disability Policy and Strategy at Citizens Disability, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in Social Security Disability law. Throughout her career, she has reviewed, adjudicated, or litigated more than 30,000 disability claims, gaining a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face when seeking benefits. Drawing from her extensive background with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Disability Determination Services (DDS), Linda combines her expertise in law, data analytics, and process improvement to help maximize successful outcomes for claimants at every stage — from initial applications to federal appeals.

Before joining Citizens Disability, Linda held key positions within the SSA, including Appeals Officer, Special United States Attorney, and Assistant Regional Counsel, where she worked to protect the rights of individuals seeking disability benefits. She is a licensed attorney in Georgia and Arizona and a VA-accredited attorney dedicated to serving veterans and the broader disability community. Linda is passionate about using technology, data, and innovation to advance the field of SSDI/SSI. Her commitment to advocacy, combined with her unique blend of legal and technical expertise, ensures that Citizens Disability remains a strong voice for those who need it most.

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Formal Education

University of West Georgia, Master of Arts, Psychology
Webster University, Fort Sam Houston, Master of Arts, Management
Saint Mary’s University School of Law, Juris Doctor

Professional and Consulting Experience

Citizens Disability, Vice-President, Disability Policy & Strategy
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Disability Justice Attorney
Independent Legal Consultant (SSDI/SSI)
Social Security Administration (SSA), Appeals Officer, Special Projects Lead, Program Expert, Special United States Attorney, Assistant Regional Counsel at the Office of General Counsel, and Disability Quality Branch Examiner
Disability Determination Services (DDS), Case Adjudication Specialist, Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, Initial Disability Examiner (DE), Reconsideration Examiner, and Continuing Disability Reviewer (CDR)
Austin State School, QMRP Psychologist
United States Army, Military Police, Injured in the Line of Duty

Licenses and Certifications

State Bar of Georgia, licensed
State Bar of Arizona, licensed
Veterans Affairs, VA-accredited attorney

Military Experience

Basic Training and Military Police School, Fort McClellan, Anniston, AL
Seventh Army Training Command, Grafenwöhr & Hohenfels, Germany
Disabled American Veterans, Lifetime Membe