September 17, 2008
- How Gaps in Medical Treatment Can Result in an Unfavorable Decision
Last week, I wrote a post describing a case that will be denied because of my client's poorly worded testimony. Today, I want to continue this theme and talk about a far more common basis for hearing denials - gaps in medical treatment or absence of medical treatment. (…)
June 29, 2008
- Will Social Security Penalize Me if I Refuse Electroconvulsive Treatment?
In Dec. 13, 2007 you responded to my question on your Social Security Disability podcast about non compliance and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). (…)
May 26, 2008
- Case Studies and Case Strategies
Over the past few months, I have added a new section to my Georgia Social Security Disability Attorney web site called "Case Strategies and Case Studies." The purpose of this section is to set out strategy summaries for the cases I am trying before Social Security Administrative Law Judges. (…)
April 12, 2008
- Skilled Worker With Circulation and Respiratory Problems Considers Disability
Hi. Last year I had a stint and have been on medication since. My employer is eliminating my position (a technical, computer related job) in order to force me to retire. (…)
January 28, 2008
- Strategy for Winning a Seizure Disorder Case
Jonathan, I have an appeals hearing on 1/30/08 with an ALJ. I have multiple medical problems, the worst of them being a seizure disorder. (…)
December 28, 2007
- Two Disability Claims Pending and Nothing is Happening - What Can I Do?
My husband has Osteonecrosis (AVN), it is death of bone condition in both shoulders and both hips. We initially hired an attorney in April 2003, claim was denied and it is in the Hearing Stage in Virginia. (…)
December 19, 2007
- 57 Year Old Arthritis Patient Wonders if She Would Qualify for Disability
I am 57 I have been a RN for the past 30 yrs. I have auto immune arthritis which is severe in my SI joints graded 3+ bilaterally. (…)
November 30, 2007
- I Have Multiple Medical Problems - Should I Focus on All of Them? Just One?
I have more than one disability, should I focus just one or provide info on all to help my case? (…)
November 27, 2007
- Fibromyalgia Argument Accepted by Court of Appeals After 10 Years of Appeals
Despite a general acceptance in the medical literature that fibromyalgia is a real illness that can be disabling, there are still judges out there who refuse to accept that this chronic pain condition exists. There are no "objective" tests that can be run for fibromyalgia - its existence can be inferred by symptoms such as generalized body pain, tender points, poor sleep, fatigue, digestive issues, balance problems, anxiety and depression. (…)
November 21, 2007
- Will Social Security Accept Records and Conclusions of a Homeopathic Provider?
I have been suffering from Hypertension, muliple pain syndromes (Fibromyalgia, Multi-Lateral Cervical Stenosis, Degenerative Disk Disease, Femoral and Ulnar neuropathies, Migraines, Sciatica, Bursitus, Osteoarthritis) and Clinical (including SAD) Depression. (…)
November 19, 2007
- Will Hepatitis C, Chemotherapy and Back Pain Support My Claim for Disability?
i am asking if i might be eligable due to back injury and hepatits c treatment i will be on chemotherapy for 1 year and am unable to work
–J.B. (…)
November 7, 2007
- Claim Approved "On the Record" With Amended Onset Date - Should I Appeal the Changed Onset?
Jonathan, I was recently approved for ssd by the ALJ. I had my 3 heart attacks, the last on May 5, 2005. At that time I became disabled to work. (…)
October 30, 2007
- What Kind of Medical Evidence is Needed in a Depression Disability Claim?
I see that a Social Security claim cannot be approved based only on self-reported symptoms - that there must be medical evidence such as tests. (…)
October 8, 2007
- My Work History Has Not Been Consistent - Can I Still Claim SSDI Benefits?
I was diagnosed last Thursday by my neurologist with post traumatic stress syndrome resulting from three MVA's. I have other related injuries and have tried to do several jobs, after a long career, and cannot do it. Is there any relief for me? (…)
October 2, 2007
- Hernia Patient Asks if Her Case is Strong
i have a medical max of no lifting, pushing, pulling of no more than 5lbs. i have had multiple hernia operations. i have worked in the capacity of housekeeping, nurses aide, and a ward secretary all of which i was hurt while working with a jackson pratt drain in, pulled on a drawer that did not open and pulled apart my abdomen which resulted in another operation at ohio state university hospital. i have had 7 previous operations. the county in which i live has also deemed me disabled. do i have a good case? (…)
September 18, 2007
- Vocational Rehab Says I Have No Marketable Skills - Is That Enough to Win a Disability Case?
I have been to vocational rehab and they ran some evaluationsand they found that i have no marketable skills and i am going to mental health and i am under a case manager and a phychiatrist. (…)
July 2, 2007
- Should I Apply for Disability if I Have Just Started to Miss Work?
I have a question about being able to work. I recently started having headaches every day and have been seeing a doctor and having tests done. (…)
May 9, 2007
- How Does a Judge Resolve Unclear or Conflicting Medical Evidence in a Disability Hearing?
Mr. Ginsberg,
I am a dwm 45, no children, no criminal record, no drug/alcohol problems. I have been diagnosed to have Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety, Schizoid Personality Disorders. (…)
April 5, 2007
- Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury Considers Applying for Disability 35 Years After Accident
In 1972 at age16 I sustained head injuries from a motorboat propeller resulting in lobectomy to my right frontal and parietal lobes. (…)
March 20, 2007
- 54 Year Old With Multiple Medical Problems - What Strategy Will Work Best at a Hearing
Hi, i am waiting to see a judge ,my lawyer say's it should be between now an aujust which would be 16 mths.since i filed appeal. (…)
