Social Security Disability Benefits for Degenerative Disc Disease
In Indianapolis disability attorney Scott Lewis’ experience, one of the most common disabling conditions his clients share is problems with their backs and necks. Disabling conditions in this area can include, but are not limited to scoliosis, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, sciatica, spondylolisthesis, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease. These conditions can cause severe chronic pain […]
Your Indiana Social Security Disability Appeal and Your Ability To Concentrate
Scott D. Lewis is an Indianapolis disability lawyer who fields many calls from Indiana disability claimants stating that they have a very hard time maintaining concentration due to a mental condition. Many of these conditions can make it impossible for a person to maintain employment because they are simply unable to stay on task and […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Claimants with Depression
Indianapolis Social Security disability lawyer Scott Lewis is an experienced attorney representing Social Security disability claimants. Many of his Indiana Social Security disability clients suffer mental disorders such as depression. Often, disability claimants with depression do not have sufficient medical documentation to back up their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim. Some disability claimants lack health insurance causing […]
Anxiety Disorder and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
Are you an Indiana resident unable to work because you are suffering from anxiety disorder? Anxiety disorders are the most common of emotional disorders. Anxiety disorder affects more than 20 million Americans each year. This is approximately one out of nine people suffering from anxiety disorder. Indianapolis Social Security disability lawyer Scott D. Lewis has numerous disability […]
How Does a Social Security Disability Claimant Prepare for a Hearing?
Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott D. Lewis provides a free consultation to Indiana residents seeking disability benefits. During these consultations, he often finds himself explaining the claims process to the disability claimant. Many individuals are concerned with how they can best be prepared for their upcoming Social Security disability hearing. Mr. Lewis always tries […]
The Hearing Brief and Your Indiana Social Security Disability Appeal
Indianapolis Social Security Lawyer Scott D. Lewis often finds it helpful to write a hearing brief in preparation for an upcoming Indiana Social Security disability hearing. A hearing brief can serve as a theory of the case and provide a framework for how your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) case […]
Social Security Disability Claims Continue To Grow
Recent reports indicate a rise in the amount of individuals filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. This could be due to many factors including the rise in unemployment and even the ease of applying for disability benefits online may be a culprit. Whatever the reason, Indiana Social Security […]
Can I Win My Indiana Social Security Disability Appeal If I Am Not Seeing Doctors?
Indianapolis Social Security disability lawyer Scott Lewis talks to many Indiana residents every week asking if they can win their Social Security disability claim when they are not seeing doctors. He usually tells them it is going to be very difficult to get a favorable outcome without good medical records to prove they are disabled. […]
I am Receiving VA Disability Compensation, Can I Also Receive Social Security Disability?
Many Indiana disabled veterans talk to Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott Lewis about receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits when they are receiving disability compensation from the Veterans Administration (VA). At the present, there are many Indiana disabled veterans coming home from active duty with various disabling […]
Indianapolis Disability Lawyer Comments On Hearing Backlog And Virtual Screening Units
Indiana Social Security disability claimants waiting for a hearing have had their patience tested. Currently, the Indianapolis Social Security hearings office known as The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) has a very lengthy wait. Now add in the ever growing amount of individuals applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security […]
