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Can I get Social Security disability benefits if I have problems using my hands?

October 14, 2014

In my Indiana Social Security disability law practice, I see a very wide variety of disabling conditions.   Many of my clients have conditions that affect  their overall physical ability to work; that is, those clients are unable to sit, stand, and walk long enough in combination to complete an eight-hour work day.   Others, though, […]

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Lupus and Your Indiana Social Security Disability Claim

October 2, 2014

As an attorney representing many individuals across Indiana in their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, I see a wide variety of disabling conditions.  Recently I have encountered more individuals diagnosed with lupus than before.  I would like to discuss some of the symptoms of lupus and how the Social […]

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Social Security Disability Benefits for HIV/AIDS

September 12, 2014

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease that affects the body’s immune system.  AIDS is the last stage of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  By attacking the immune system, HIV hinders the body’s ability to fight off infections.   HIV can be transmitted through sexual contact, exposure to infected bodily fluids, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Some […]

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Brain Injury and Social Security Disability Benefits

September 5, 2014

Practicing Social Security disability law in Indiana has brought me into contact with a variety of disabling conditions and brain injuries are no exception.  This type of disability may result in the inability to work due to physical and/or mental impairments.  Your inability to sustain a forty (40) hour work week can result in qualifying […]

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Medical Expert Testimony at Your Social Security Disability Hearing

September 1, 2014

When the day finally arrives for your Social Security disability hearing, you may find that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) has asked one or more doctors to testify about your ability to do work-related activities. Some, but not all, Administrative Law Judges call on medical experts to testify at hearings. You may be wondering how a doctor who has never seen you before […]

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What Should I Say At My Social Security Disability Hearing?

August 26, 2014

When I prepare my Indiana neighbors for their day in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the majority of the conversation revolves around what type of questions the ALJ will ask them.   I have represented clients in front of many different judges, and I have found that each ALJ has a unique style […]

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