Will an Administrative Law Judge understand my rare medical condition?
I represent claimants with a wide variety of physical and mental conditions. I regularly talk to claimants with a rare or unique diagnosis that are concerned that their diagnosis will not be properly understood by the Social Security Administration (SSA). These individuals want to make sure that they have a legal team that will advocate […]
Why Does Social Security Disability Care About My Past Jobs?
Many of my clients applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) wonder why I ask them about jobs they have performed in the past. In claims for disability benefits, Social Security evaluates whether they believe you can return to jobs you held in the past. They look at the last […]
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 […]
Social Security Disability and Your Date Last Insured
I have found the concept of a Date Last Insured (DLI) can be difficult for my clients to understand. In my practice as an Indiana Social Security Disability lawyer, I may need to explain this concept to my clients several times to for them to fully grasp what it means. I understand the difficulty in […]
If I Have Crohn’s Disease Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits?
In my experience, Crohn’s disease can be a very disabling condition and may qualify you for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The symptoms from Crohn’s disease can be painful, uncomfortable, and can consume most of the person’s day just trying to complete simple tasks. Very few employers will […]
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 […]
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 […]
What You Can Do to Help Win Your Social Security Disability Case
We believe that the following simple steps may help enhance your claim: File your paperwork in a timely manner. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires you to meet certain deadlines. You have 60 days (plus 5 days for mailing) to file a Request for Reconsideration after being denied on your initial application. Failure to file […]
Learning Disabilities and Social Security Disability
Whether you are a child or an adult, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes learning disabilities as a condition that can pay Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. The severity of the condition and its impact on an individual’s functioning can be key factors in receiving benefits. In children’s Social […]
