Diabetic Neuropathy and Social Security Disability
If you suffer from diabetes mellitus, you are probably all too familiar with the various disabling symptoms caused by this disease. One such complication is neuropathy of the extremities. Diabetic neuropathy is a type of damage that can affect the nerves throughout your body. This commonly occurs in the legs, feet, and hands. Neuropathy may […]
Key Considerations for the Evaluation of an Initial Social Security Disability Denial Letter
Key considerations for the evaluation of an initial Social Security disability denial letter. For a disability claimant, there is nothing more frustrating than receiving that initial denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Despite this frustration, it is important for a […]
Why Did the Judge at My Social Security Disability Hearing Care So Much About My Past Work?
Why did the judge at my Social Security disability hearing care so much about my past work? There is a lot going on at a Social Security disability hearing, and most of it is going to be information you have never heard before. The way an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) analyzes your disability claim is […]
Receiving Social Security Disability if You Have Difficulty Standing
Receiving Social Security disability if you have difficulty standing. If you are experiencing problems standing, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. There may be a variety of reasons that impact your ability to stand. These can include back pain, knee pain, foot pain, lower extremity swelling, and many other reasons. When the […]
How Do I Choose the Day I Say I Became Disabled with the Social Security Administration?
How do I choose the day I say I became disabled with the Social Security Administration? When filing your Social Security disability claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will ask you the date on which you believe you became disabled. The SSA refers to this as your Alleged Onset Date (AOD). When you choose this […]
Be Careful of What You Do and Say at Your Social Security Disability Examination
Be careful of what you do and say at your Social Security disability examination. There is a high probability you will be asked to attend a physical and/or mental examination for the Social Security Administration (SSA) when you apply for Social Security disability. These examinations are called Consultative Exams, commonly referred to as a “CE”. […]
Will My Doctor Testify at My Social Security Disability Hearing?
It is very rare that a treating physician will take the time to appear at your hearing. Unless you have a personal relationship with your physician, you will probably find it very difficult to convince your doctor to attend a hearing. I have found that some mental health professionals are more willing to come and […]
Sciatica and Social Security Disability
Sciatica can generally be described as radiation of pain from your lower back into your hip, buttocks, and/or lower extremities. This can result from the sciatic nerve being pinched or compressed. It is often caused by the degeneration of an intervertebral disc. The pain from sciatica can vary greatly from a minor pain to a […]
Will I Get the Chance to Talk to An Actual Attorney When I Call Your Office?
A common complaint I hear from perspective clients is that when they hire a lawyer, they seldom get the chance to speak directly to the lawyer. The majority of my staff are attorneys who focus on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. The attorneys in my practice make the decision […]
Does Having a Cane, Walker, or Wheelchair Help Me in My Social Security Disability Case?
If you need a cane, walker, or wheelchair to ambulate effectively, it can have a significant impact on your claim for disability benefits. It is important to let your Social Security disability attorney know that you need an assistive device to stand and/or walk. Many jobs that require a person to stand or walk during the […]
