Social Security Disability Information Center

SSI Benefits for Children With Learning Disabilities

October 30, 2012

Indiana children with learning disabilities may be entitled to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. A significant portion of my law practice is devoted to helping children and their families receive Social Security disability benefits. My staff and I take great pride in being able to explain the application and appeals process to parents of disabled […]

Social Security Disability Benefits and Strokes

October 4, 2012

I have represented many of my Indiana neighbors who have experienced strokes, and one thing is certain – none of them have been exactly alike. Some of my clients experienced a wide variety of physical and mental impairments leading up to their strokes, while others seemed to be perfectly healthy until they experienced their strokes. […]

Social Security Disability Benefits For Bipolar Disorder

October 1, 2012

I receive numerous calls every week from Indiana residents telling me they have been denied disability benefits. People suffering from bipolar disorder or other mental impairments make up a portion of those phone calls. I cannot represent every potential disability client who calls my office, and there are several factors I have to consider before […]

Autism and Child Social Security Disability Benefits

September 27, 2012

One of the most rewarding parts of my job as a disability lawyer is helping disabled children and their families get the benefits they deserve. After hearing about the daily struggles families face when they have disabled children, it is hard not to take a personal interest in their cases. I believe a larger percentage […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Social Security Disability

September 18, 2012

In my practice I often represent individuals with bowel and urinary problems, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is no exception. The symptoms my clients describe make me a real believer that they are unable to function in a work environment without accommodations that most employers are unwilling to make. Some of my clients find it […]

Does The Social Security Administration Consider How Much Pain I Experience?

September 10, 2012

Yes, the Social Security Administration is supposed to consider your pain when deciding if you are disabled. The pain you experience from standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and sitting may make it difficult, if not impossible, to perform substantial gainful activity. Many of my clients are not able to focus or concentrate long enough to […]