Number: RL32822 Title: Social Security Reform: Legal Analysis of Social Security Benefit Entitlement Issues Authors: Kathleen S. Swenndiman and Thomas J. Nicola, American Law Division Abstract: This report addresses selected legal issues which may be raised regarding entitlement to Social Security benefits as Congress considers possible changes to the Social Security program and in view of projected long-range shortfalls in the Social Security Trust Funds. Pages: 13 Date: January 31, 2008