Social Security Disability Information Center

Being Truthful at Your Social Security Disability Hearing

August 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 […]

Will Hiring An Attorney Speed Up My Case?

July 2, 2015

Many Social Security disability claimants are under the impression that hiring an attorney will speed up the processing of their case with the Social Security Administration (SSA). While hiring an attorney does not directly translate into a claim being processed more quickly by the SSA, there are many benefits of having an attorney on your […]

Social Security Disability Benefits for Back Pain

June 29, 2015

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. For many, it’s a temporary inconvenience, but for others, chronic back pain can be debilitating, severely impacting their ability to work and carry out daily activities. This comprehensive guide will help you understand when back pain is considered a disability […]

Social Security Disability Claimants Are People Too

June 19, 2015

I talk to hundreds of people each year about Social Security disability. My clients have a vast array of diagnoses, and all of them are suffering in some way. Many of them have the added pain of feeling guilty that they have to apply for disability benefits. If you keep up with the news and […]

Why Are Medical Records So Important to My Social Security Disability Claim?

May 21, 2015

Whenever I talk about the keys to a Social Security disability claim, I emphasize the importance of medical records. Medical records are important because the Social Security Administration (SSA) cannot find you disabled under its rules without finding that you have a “medically determinable impairment.” In other words, you must be able to provide acceptable […]

Asperger’s Syndrome and Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits

May 5, 2015

Often, my blog topics reflect certain disabling conditions or Social Security disability issues that seem to be becoming more prevalent in my practice. Asperger’s Syndrome is definitely one of these conditions; I represent many children and adults who have been given this diagnosis. Of course, the most recent DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental […]