Cancer and Social Security Disability
Cancer and Social Security Disability. There are so many types of cancer with varying degrees of severity that it can be difficult to know what qualifies you for Social Security disability. Just a diagnosis of cancer itself usually is not going to get you disability benefits. Medical documentation is needed to prove the type and […]
Do I have a good Social Security disability case?
I hear this question probably more than any other question from my clients. When I was in law school, one of my professors told me, “The facts always matter,” and a Social Security disability case is no exception. It’s also important to know how Social Security applies its rules to the facts of your case when […]
What are ADLs, and why does Social Security care so much if I go on vacation or keep my house clean?
Many of my clients do not understand why the Social Security Administration (SSA) is so interested in their day-to-day activities. It might help to think about it this way: since you are not able to work, Social Security can’t ask you how your current symptoms affect your work activities. Therefore, they have to look instead […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Back Pain
A large number of my clients suffer from back pain, and there are many possible causes: degenerative disease, injury, or years of overexertion. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that severe back pain can be disabling, but you must have adequate documentation to prove you have a severe medical impairment. In other words, you must […]
Is Chronic Pain Syndrome Recognized as a Qualifying Disability?
Even though the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) listing of impairments is relatively long, chronic pain syndrome is not specifically listed. But this does not mean that you cannot receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your condition. The SSA’s listing of impairments is very detailed and has listings for […]
Your Indiana Social Security Disability Appeal and Your Ability To Concentrate
Scott D. Lewis is an Indianapolis disability lawyer who fields many calls from Indiana disability claimants stating that they have a very hard time maintaining concentration due to a mental condition. Many of these conditions can make it impossible for a person to maintain employment because they are simply unable to stay on task and […]
The Hearing Brief and Your Indiana Social Security Disability Appeal
Indianapolis Social Security Lawyer Scott D. Lewis often finds it helpful to write a hearing brief in preparation for an upcoming Indiana Social Security disability hearing. A hearing brief can serve as a theory of the case and provide a framework for how your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) case […]
