Social Security Disability Information Center

Is Your Back Pain Preventing You From Working?

June 12, 2017

I have represented thousands of my Indiana neighbors in their Social Security disability claims, and I can easily say back pain is the most common disabling condition I see. This pain can be so severe an individual cannot stand, walk, or even sit for any extended period of time. These types of postural limitations can […]

Breathing Problems and Social Security Disability

April 26, 2017

Many of my clients having breathing problems as either their sole issue or as just another problem among the many they experience. Breathing problems such as Emphysema, Asthma, COPD, or any other impairment can make it extremely difficult to work. Sometimes it is very apparent just by talking to an individual, while other times it […]

How Important Are My Employees To You?

March 30, 2017

Years of practicing Social Security Disability law have taught me the importance of having an exceptional office staff. Good Social Security help can be hard to find. From answering initial client concerns to the final day in court, I find my staff to be diligent and caring. My current staff greatly exceeds my expectations on […]

Terminal Illness or TERI cases and Social Security Disability

February 23, 2017

One of the unfortunate realities of my job is that some of my clients are diagnosed as terminal. While being diagnosed with a terminal illness may seem like an obvious favorable decision for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make, that may not always be the case. Diagnosis and Determination by SSA Even with this […]

Social Security Disability and the Durational Requirement

January 31, 2017

As a Social Security Disability Attorney, I see the Social Security Administration (SSA) turn people down for a variety of reasons. One of the common ways you may be turned down for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is because the SSA states you do not meet its Durational Requirement. This […]

Digestive Problems and Social Security Disability

December 20, 2016

The impact of digestive problems can be very disabling. I have seen a large increase in the amount of these cases in my practice. Whether it is due to better detection by physicians or an ever increasing amount of individuals suffering from these disorders, it is obvious these conditions can make a huge impact on […]