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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Social Security Disability Benefits

December 26, 2013

Does a breathing disorder keep you from working a full time job? It is possible to receive Social Security Disability benefits for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other breathing disorders. With a well-documented medical history that shows how your COPD affects your ability to work, a good claim can be made for Social Security […]

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Will I receive any back pay for my Indiana Social Security Disabilty claim?

November 21, 2013

Are you an Indiana resident who has been denied disability benefits? – Are you unable to work due to your disability? If you are wondering whether it is worth your time to appeal the decision, the answer is most likely yes. If you are successful in appealing your claim, you will most likely be due back pay. The Social Security Administration […]

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Will there be a 2014 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security Disabilty recipients?

November 18, 2013

Good news for Indiana residents receiving Social Security Disability benefits.  There will be a 1.5 percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits recipients.  The increase will begin with the December 2013 benefits, payable January 2014.  This is the fourth year in the row that we have seen an increase to Social Security benefits.  […]

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The Social Security Administration scheduled me for a consultative exam. What is it, and do I have to go?

October 22, 2013

If you are an Indiana resident who has filed a claim for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may schedule you for a consultative exam.   As a disability attorney in Indianapolis, I get many calls from my clients asking about the consultative exam. The consultative examination is a physical or mental exam performed by a medical source at the […]

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Can I receive Social Security Disability benefits for a Skin Disorder?

October 8, 2013

As a disability lawyer, I get many calls from my Indiana neighbors asking if their impairment will qualify them for Social Security Disability benefits. If you have a skin disorder and you are unable to work, you may qualify for benefits. Skin disorders that result from hereditary, congenital, or acquired pathological processes are identified in Section 8.00 of the SSA […]

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What documentation do I need for my cirrhosis of the liver disability claim?

October 4, 2013

As a disability lawyer in Indiana, I speak to clients daily about the documentation they need to prove their Social Security disability claims. Once you have applied for benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will, with your permission, request medical records from the physicians and other medical providers who have treated or evaluated you for your impairments. As […]

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