If you have been diagnosed with migraine headaches that prevent you from performing full time work you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Whether or not this medical condition will result in a favorable decision depends on many factors including the severity of the headaches along with the frequency and duration of the migraine. […]
The Social Security Hearing: Are You A Reliable Worker?
April 29, 2012 Leave a Comment
In a majority of Social Security Disability cases a crucial issue is whether or not the claimant is able to perform not only their past work, but also any other jobs available in the economy. Proving that a claimant is unreliable could be the difference between your claim being denied or approved. The treating physician […]
Compassionate Allowances In Social Security Disability Claims
April 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
The compassionate allowance program was instituted so that the Social Security Administration could target specific medical conditions for approval of disability benefits. The list continues to grow and now includes conditions such as: Early onset Alzheimer’s disease; Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Mixed dementia; Small cell lung cancer; If your claim is based on one of the […]
Age Matters In Social Security Disability Cases
April 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
Simply put, the older you are the easier it is to secure Social Security Disability benefits. When you reached 55 years of age and can no longer do the type of work that you have done your entire life, the Social Security Law may be on your side. While there are no guarantees, if you […]
Under Age 50 And Claiming Social Security Disability?
April 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
If you are under age 50 and are contending that you are disabled for Social Security purposes, you will have to demonstrate very significant limitations to win your case. You are classified as a “younger individual” when you are under the age of 50. In most cases, if the Judge believes you can do sedentary […]
Making An Opening Statement At Your Social Security Hearing
February 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
It has been our experience that most Judges will offer the claimant’s attorney an opportunity to make an opening statement at the start of a Social Security hearing. However, unless the issues being decided are difficult or unusual, making an opening statement serves no purpose. It is always better to allow the Judge to control […]
Peripheral Neuropathy And Social Security Disability
February 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition of the nervous system that can cause many symptoms including numbness, tingling, and burning. Peripheral neuropathy can be extremely disabling. At the hearing level, the Administrative Law Judge will want to see specific documentation from your physician in order to determine whether you meet Social Security’s disability criteria. Your doctor […]
Preparing For Your Social Security Hearing: Keep A Journal
February 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
When a claimant retains our firm we make every possible effort to put them in the best position to secure a favorable decision on their claim. A very helpful tip that we often give out after we receive a date for their hearing is to have them keep a journal for two or three days. […]
Filing Your Social Security Appeal Online
February 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
If you have been denied Social Security Disability benefits, you have a legal right to an appeal. Your appeal must be filed within 60 days of the decision denying your claim. Filing the appeal is relatively simple. The Social Security Administration’s website provided step-by-step assistance for those interested in appealing their claims. This process can […]
Your Ability To Work With Anxiety And Depression
January 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
A large percentage of Social Security claims either are based on or include a diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression. This means that the Social Security Administration is very familiar with the medical components of these conditions. The simple fact that you have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression will not automatically mean that you will […]
