http://www.social-security-lawyers.net/Copyright 2004-2005 social-security-lawyers.nethttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail319.htmAfter getting out of the service this Vet had severe behavioral probelms which he refused to acknowledge and even after being referred to a shrink at the VA, he said he was fine.  That record came back to haunt him when he filed for disabilty benefits years later and wasFri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail317.htm There is considerable medical controversy as to whether someone who has been properly treated for Lyme Disease can continue to harbor the organism, and suffer debilitating symptoms. One of my clients received treatment from a neurologist who kept up with theTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail318.htmClient was under fifty, and suffered debilitating pain as a result of failed back surgery syndrome. Unfortunatley he drew an administrative law judge who rarely awards claimants under fifty who are disabled due to back pain. In this case both the client's orthopedic surgeon and pain managementTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail312.htmThe claimant suffered from degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease.  After two denials our office submitted additional medical records along with a brief requesting an on the record decision.  The ALJ was persuaded of the claimant's disability and used his discretion toThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail313.htmThe claimant was denied benefits by the ALJ.  The federal court remanded the case back to Social Security for re-hearing.  The claimant had moved to Minnesota and requested our help.  He was awarded benefits at the hearing. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail314.htmClaimant suffered from bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and polysubstance abuse.  At a spirited hearing the medical expert agreed that the claimant met a listing of impairment and that her drug abuse was not material to her disability.  The ALJ awarded SSI benefits.Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail315.htmThe medical expert at the hearing testified that the claimant did not meet the listing of impairment for vision.  A cross-examination of the expert revealed that he did not have the revised vision listing.  Additional post-hearing evidence was obtained from the treating eye doctor and theThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail316.htmThe claimant requested help with her initial application for disability benefits.  She suffered bladder cancer in full remission, lymphedema, and degenerative spine disease.  Our office helped her fill out the forms properly, and we obtained specialized medical assessments from herThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail308.htm    A 50 year old woman had an unsucessfull back surgery. She was denied disability even though she had back surgery that did no take and was getting counseling as well. Six months after her appeal was filed she was awarded benefits.Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail309.htm A 34 year women was denied benefits due to fibromyalgia. She treated with her regular doctor who referred her to various specialist. After her hearing she was awarded benefits with full back pay.Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail306.htmClient had a history of asthma dating back to 1980s. He filed his first claim for benefits in the early 90s and his claim was denied by an administrative law judge. He subsequently filed a civil action and that claim was also denied. Although client filed an appeal in the Eight Circuit Court ofFri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail307.htmOur client is a 45 year old Hispanic female who suffered from a litany of physical problems, none of which in their individual capacity were severe enough to meet the listings under the Social Security Regulations. However, the combination of her physical problems caused her to suffer significantFri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail305.htm 55 Year old man was awarded benefits within 6 months of the case getting to the administrative law judge level instead of the usual 2 year wait. We developed evidence early and submitted it with a letter brief requesting a staff attorney review the case ,   Although this is aThu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail301.htmThe Social Security Administration will grant psychological disability which is properly documented. It is gratifying in these, as in all cases, to see the Administration working so well in situations where people think that it will not. I have gotten disability this year for twoThu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail302.htmPain cases generally depend on testimony. They generally do not involve a situation where the claimant is provably unable to do a certain task, but involve a limitation that pain imposes on them. That's not necessarily provable by an Xray or even by MRI or CT scans. Even so, without medicalThu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail303.htmIt would seem that epilepsy would be easy to prove and to get disability. It isn't; the claimant has to show that (s)he has epilepsy (which isn't so easy to prove since it doesn't always show up in tests) and that drugs won't control it. I had to try an epilepsy case last yearThu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail298.htmOur client was rated 100% disabled by the VA.  However, the SSA claimed he had not enough recent work credits and denied him twice.   After almost two years of fighting, the hearing Judge accepted the our argument that his disablity preceded his last date that he was insured andFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail299.htmOur 46 year old client was diagnosed as a brittle diabetic which meant that her blood sugar can go from very high to very low.  The SSA denied her case twice citing that her medical treatment was inconsistent.  In truth, because she was without insurance and money, it was difficult forFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail300.htmAgoraphobia is the fear of being in close places.  It can be very disabling but often misunderstood.  Our 46 year old client was unable to hold a job as he was scared out of his mind attempting to get to work.  And even when he did show up to work, it was difficult for his to workFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.social-security-lawyers.net/providers/providersListingDetail296.htmClaimant had scant medical documents due to lack of insurance and other resources. Case considered as critical case and claimant awarded SSDI benefits for degenerative arthritis in knee and back and for depression. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT