How I Run My Social Security Disability Law Office to Best Help My Clients
How I run my Social Security disability law office to best help my clients. I take immense pride in representing my clients in the way that I would want to be represented. My standards are high, and I believe my clients benefit from that. I am constantly comparing my business practices not only with other […]
We Have Moved!
We have moved! The Law Office of Scott D. Lewis has changed locations to better serve our Indiana residents’ needs. Our new address is 428 North College Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46202. While we are just blocks away from our old location, we believe the new location will create better access to our clients. The newly […]
Can I Receive Social Security Disability If I Have Panic Attacks?
Can I receive Social Security Disability if I have panic attacks? Many of my clients diagnosed with an Anxiety-Related Disorder have panic attacks. Due to the severity, frequency, and unexpected onset of a panic attack, it may be difficult or even impossible to secure and maintain a full-time job. If you find that you still […]
How Does the Social Security Administration Know I Have a Disability Attorney on my Case?
When you hire a disability attorney to work on your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) case, your lawyer will file a Form 1696 Appointment of Representative with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This is the document needed for SSA to acknowledge that you now have representation. The SSA will not allow […]
Do You Know Why You Are Disabled?
That seems like a strange question doesn’t it? My clients tell me they are disabled, but many have a hard time saying it in a way the Social Security Administration (SSA) understands. Many people have Social Security disability questions. There can be many reasons why it is hard to explain your inability to work. You may have […]
“Off task” at work – does it matter at my Social Security disability hearing?
Social Security disability hearings can be confusing – the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), your attorney, and the experts use a lot of jargon that may make it sound like they are speaking a completely new language. The basic issue that all of these people are discussing is whether you can perform the duties of a […]
If I Had a Stroke, Can I Receive Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) can determine whether or not you can receive disability payments for the after-effects of a stroke. While there are two separate disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the medical requirements to receive payments are the same. The mental and physical residuals from a stroke […]
What is a Contingent Fee Agreement?
If you have applied for Social Security disability benefits and have been denied, you may have been advised to hire an attorney to help you appeal your case. However, you might be worried that you can’t afford an attorney – after all, aren’t lawyers famous for charging high hourly rates for every second they spend on […]
Anatomy of a Social Security Hearing Decision Part II: Approval of the fee agreement
If you were represented at your disability hearing by an attorney or qualified representative, your favorable Social Security hearing decision will contain an “Order of Administrative Law Judge” either approving or disapproving your fee agreement. That order also explains that you have fifteen days to respond to the judge if you do not agree with […]
The Indianapolis Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Most people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) end up having to go to a hearing if they pursue their claim after the initial denial. If you live in central Indiana and have a hearing, you will likely end up at the Indianapolis hearings office. The address of […]