Can I get Social Security disability benefits if I have problems using my hands?
In my Indiana Social Security disability law practice, I see a very wide variety of disabling conditions. Many of my clients have conditions that affect their overall physical ability to work; that is, those clients are unable to sit, stand, and walk long enough in combination to complete an eight-hour work day. Others, though, have […]
Can I get Social Security disability benefits if I have problems using my hands?
In my Indiana Social Security disability law practice, I see a very wide variety of disabling conditions. Many of my clients have conditions that affect their overall physical ability to work; that is, those clients are unable to sit, stand, and walk long enough in combination to complete an eight-hour work day. Others, though, […]
Lupus and Your Indiana Social Security Disability Claim
As an attorney representing many individuals across Indiana in their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, I see a wide variety of disabling conditions. Recently I have encountered more individuals diagnosed with lupus than before. I would like to discuss some of the symptoms of lupus and how the Social […]
Brain Injury and Social Security Disability Benefits
Practicing Social Security disability law in Indiana has brought me into contact with a variety of disabling conditions and brain injuries are no exception. This type of disability may result in the inability to work due to physical and/or mental impairments. Your inability to sustain a forty (40) hour work week can result in qualifying […]
What Should I Say At My Social Security Disability Hearing?
When I prepare my Indiana neighbors for their day in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the majority of the conversation revolves around what type of questions the ALJ will ask them. I have represented clients in front of many different judges, and I have found that each ALJ has a unique style […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Learning Disabilities
Many of the children I represent in claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have been diagnosed with some type of learning disability. While Social Security Administration (SSA)‘s Listing of Impairments does not specifically address learning disabilities, its evaluation process does consider the effects of learning disabilities on a child’s ability to function. Some of the children I represent […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a medical condition in which the patient’s liver is inflamed. In some cases, HCV can lead to cirrhosis (replacement of liver tissue with scar tissue) of the liver. Hepatitis C is usually spread via organ transplants, transfusions, intravenous drug use, or poorly sterilized medical equipment. HCV was only proven to be a […]
How Do Drugs And Alcohol Use Affect My Disability Claim?
Your social security disability claim may be denied due to alcohol or drug use. The way this information usually gets to the Social Security Administration (SSA) is through the medical records. Most doctors offices ask questions concerning drugs and alcohol when patients go in for a check up. Some hospitals will conduct drug tests […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia in Indiana
Fibromyalgia is a condition where a person experiences widespread pain and painful responses to pressure. Fibromyalgia may also be associated with depression, anxiety, and other stress related disorders. Other symptoms may be, but are not limited to the following: Fatigue Sleep disturbances Joint stiffness Bowel/bladder issues Numbness/tingling Cognitive dysfunction Difficulty swallowing The cause of fibromyalgia is […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia in Indiana
Fibromyalgia is a condition where a person experiences widespread pain and painful responses to pressure. Fibromyalgia may also be associated with depression, anxiety, and other stress related disorders. Other symptoms may be, but are not limited to the following: Fatigue Sleep disturbances Joint stiffness Bowel/bladder issues Numbness/tingling Cognitive dysfunction Difficulty swallowing The cause of fibromyalgia is […]
