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December 11, 2015
I don’t think so. Almost every day I hear from somebody who tells me about a neighbor or relative who gets Social Security Disability payments even though there is “nothing wrong with him.” The fact is there are guidelines and rules that must be met in every Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security […]
Read MoreNovember 3, 2015
There are many medical conditions that can so severely affect an individual’s mental and physical functioning as to qualify that person for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. In my Indianapolis Social Security disability practice I represent many Indiana residents suffering from neurological impairments. Many of those clients suffer from […]
Read MoreOctober 7, 2015
The short answer is yes, you can receive Social Security disability benefits if you have fibromyalgia. In my experience, though, you may face some obstacles along the way. Although doctors have been diagnosing fibromyalgia for many years, it was not until 2012 that the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued guidelines addressing fibromyalgia as a disabling […]
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2015
At a recent Social Security disability hearing in Indianapolis, I brought one of my employees along to observe. When I asked my employee for his impressions after the hearing, he said, “I can see why it’s so important to have an attorney with you at your hearing!” Since I represent claimants at hundreds of these […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2015
When a child turns eighteen, he or she becomes an adult under Social Security’s rules. Therefore, if you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for your child, you should be prepared for Social Security to re-evaluate your child’s medical condition once he or she turns eighteen. The Social Security Administration uses different criteria for […]
Read MoreAugust 31, 2015
You may have heard about the guy who leaves his Social Security disability hearing in a wheelchair, throws the wheelchair in the trunk of his car, and walks easily down the street. Is this an urban legend, or do things like this really happen? As an Indianapolis Social Security disability attorney I have never seen […]
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