A back disability can leave a person realizing how much they use their back on the job. As a back disability attorney I have seen the Dr. tell the client that they need back surgery, and may not be able to return to their job. Unfortunately after the first back surgery many of my clients discover that they can no longer work at all, as a back disability attorney I have seen this so many times. Just having mobility can be an issue for many back injury clients who have surgery, many clients have to use assistants in walking, or have to take pain medication.  

The damage  and surgery to the spine and back can range from ruptured discs; scoliosis; harrington rod implant; stimulator implant; spinal fusion,  and many other types of surgery and damages to the spine and back. A back surgery is a very serious situation, and letting social security disability know about it is very important.   In my experiences as a back disability attorney I understand that even after surgery many people cant go back to work.

It can be a scary time when the realization strikes that you can no longer work due to your back condition, however here at my office we have helped many back injury clients and understand how we need to handle your claim. We can help you at the initial application level or after you receive your denial letter from social security disability, it does not cost anymore money to have us help you from the initial application level, and of course there is never an up front fee for our service, and you do not owe us any money should we not win your claim, that is a promise from me, Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq. the founder and owner of this office.

We will review your medical records, (and consult with medical professionals should that be necessary) and let social security know about your back injury, and what type of surgery was performed on your back along with any hardware that was put into your back, and or any type of medical device implanted or used in your surgery, it is important to convey to social security disability the seriousness of your back surgery, and or multiple back surgeries.  

Please give us a call, if you can’t come to us, we will come to you.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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In appears to me in representation of claimants with severe obesity that many times a major weight bearing joint is affected, meaning a knee, leg, hip, ankle, etc. The reason this is so important as a factor lies in the social security ruling 02-01p(5),  does your weight bearing joints and or joint have arthritis and does it affect your ability to ambulate and or walk or stand? I have met with and represented many obese individuals who can no longer walk without the assistance of a cane or walker, there ability to ambulate effectively has stopped, and thus they become disabled.

Losing weight is never easy, and most people I represent simply do not have the money to have surgery to help them with weight loss, so generally under the ruling above it is not a reason alone to deny you disability because you cant afford the weight loss surgery. Many of my clients have tried to lose weight and simply can’t do it.

You need only give us a call if you suffer from severe obesity and or being severely over weight, we would be very pleased to help you. At my law office socialsecuritydenied.com you will speak directly to me, and you can be assured that at my office the most important case is your case.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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Social security disability has many factors, work in your past is definitely very important when filing, but most important is, can you work at your job, and or work another job? There are so many factors that they look at in processing your claim, we understand that, at my office we strive to make social security disability aware of as many as possible to assist in appealing your claim, after a denial letter has been received by you.  

It is not a good idea to keep refiling after you receive your denial letter, social security disability developed the appeals process for a reason, it is best to use it. By simply refiling your can lose value months of back pay, it is always best to file your appeal. The process moves along much better by following the appeals process developed by social security.

Filing the appeal can be time consuming work, there are also deadlines to meet, should you miss one of these deadlines your claim could be tossed out and dismissed for failure to file in a timely manner. Once my office meets with you, we will handle all the deadlines and make sure your appeal reaches the social security office in time to secure your rights.

 At my office we can come to you, once you receive your denial letter just give us a call. At my office the most important case is your case, I look forward to speaking with you. 

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The most common effects from back surgery tends to be the inability to tolerate bending over; tolerate standing for periods of time; sitting down for long periods of time; missing work often;  and constant pain. While many claimants tend to feel better after their surgery, they can never return to their career, and often find it impossible to return to work, due to their physical limitations associated with their back.

Most back surgeries have to be done as a result of  accidents, disease, and or a combination of the two. Social Security disability has several listings that take into account all the problems that are associated with back surgeries and multiple back surgeries, due in part to either disease and or an accident.

A very important part of your disability case will be your medical records, they will show the judge what you have been through, and what you suffer from, along with a detailed explanation of your back surgery and or surgeries. Sometimes it is possible to obtain a medical source statement from a treating physician such as back surgeon and or a primary care doctor, obtaining one of these allows the judge to get an up to date opinion from your doctor.

If you need our assistance with your disability claim, please give us a call, you will speak directly to an attorney, and if we are on the phone with another client, we will personally call you back. Here at socialsecuritydenied.com your case is the most important case.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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Most clients I meet want to know who their lawyer will be for their disability claim, its very simple at my office, it will be me, there are no barriers when you want to talk with me, just simply call, and if  I’m on the phone with another client, ill call you back. You will talk to me first, and I will make an appointment to visit you at home, if I can help you with your disability claim. 

You do not have to drive into the city to obtain my services, we simply bring the paper work to you, from that point forward you can relax, as your disability attorney I will do the rest. All the deadlines, and paper work will be taken care of for you, and most of all we can start the process from your home.

I have always represented people in my 14 years of trial work, let me bring my disability experience directly to your home, I look forward to meeting you. We fight for your social security disability.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

If you desire to speak directly to a  lawyer who handles disability cases, then you have come to the right place, as an attorney doing disability, I take all of my own calls from clients, here at my office, socialsecuritydenied.com you do not have to leave a message with a para legal, you can speak directly to me, and if I am in a disability hearing, you can leave me a short message, and I will personally call you back.

Speaking directly to an attorney can be a very comforting feeling doing your disability case. There just are no barriers between your phone call,  and speaking with me, your disability attorney. I use my 14 years of being a trial attorney to analyze your claim, to avoid pitfalls and to meet deadlines that can get your case thrown out. This information will come from me, a trial lawyer with 14 years in the courtroom. 

When you want straight answers directly from an attorney about your disability case, just simply pick up the phone and speak directly to a disability attorney here at socialsecuritydenied.com. I have always represented people, and I have never worked for the government.

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When you call our office you will speak directly to me, not a receptionist, not a paralegal, but dircetly to me the attorney. I will answer your questions, and try to give you an accurate assessment of whether I can be of assistants to you and your disability claim.

It is free, there is no catch here at socialsecuritydenied.com, you simply phone us, and we will review your claim, I will put my years of experience as a trial attorney to work, and give you answers that you have been wanting to know. If you want to retain us, there is never an up front fee, never! We are only paid if we win your claim, that is my promise to you.

Give us a call today, we would be pleased to speak with you.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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There is never a fee unless we win your disability claim, that is my promise to you.

Many clients of our office have suffered through back pain accompanied by back surgery, they can no longer lift and move as they once did, and this translates into lack of ability to work, no insurance and mounting bills. Once you phone our office for a free consultation we will take on the government for you from that point forward, you can leave all of the paperwork, federal rules, and phone calls to our office.   

A back injury is never an easy situation, with a back injury you are subjected to pain at every turn in your life, after all you use your back for just about everything. We understand your concerns in dealing with social security disability for your back injury. We are only a phone call away, and if you cant come to us, we will come to you. You will see an attorney before your court date, you will speak with an attorney, and most importantly your claim will be handled by an attorney.

Please give us a call today, we look forward to helping you.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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The time between  receiving the letter and your disability hearing is a great time to gather and or make Social Security Disability aware of your continuing treatment, or for those who cant afford any treatment, it is a time to see some of the Social Security Doctors, or other health care professionals for the evaluation of your disability.  This is also a great time for me to review your records, and before your hearing date write a pre-trial brief.

I prepare a brief for your disability hearing to help point the judge to our strongest medical arguments for your disability claim. It is a brief including your medical records, your history of work, education, and procedural things like when you applied and were denied. It allows the judge to get a snap shot of your case before and during your hearing.

I am often asked, Do I have to say anything?  Simply the answer is yes, the disability judge will generally ask you questions about your daily activities, your financial history, your work background, and most importantly your health issues. Honesty in this questioning is crucial to your case, it is never acceptable to answer the judge with anything but the truth.  Many times my clients are fearful of some of their answers hurting the claim, and most of their worries are unfounded, honesty is always the best policy at your hearing.

How long until I get a ruling from the disability judge, after my hearing? There is no timeline for a decision, but usually I would say 4 to 5 weeks until a decision will be made. They will send a copy to me as your lawyer, and to you.

These are a few of the things that occure at your hearing for Social Security Disability, should you have any questions always feel free to phone the law office at toll free 1-800-271-2633 or local at 615-308-2633.

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Where to apply for disability? You may apply either by telephone, in person at the office of Social Security, by mail, and by the website of the Social Security Department.

What happens after I apply, will I automatically get my disability? Generally speaking the answer is no, most people do not get their disability approved after their initial application.

What happens after I am denied my disability the first time? After your denial you may appeal this decision, this appeal is called reconsideration, you are asking the Social Security Disability agency to reconsider their decision, unfortunately most people are again denied at this stage as well.

What happens if they deny my appeal? You have a right to ask a Federal Administrative Law Judge to hear your case, as with this entire process you have dead lines you must meet, otherwise your claim will dismissed based on you failing to take action in the allotted time frame.

What happens at the trial of my case? You will need to have all of your medical records up to date, a trial brief is a good idea to present to the judge, your testimony, ability to cross examine the vocational expert, an understanding of the grid system, the listings, the classification of your prior jobs, the exertion limits and how they apply to possible jobs the vocational expert might say  you can perform, these are a few of  the things that should be done at your hearing before the judge.

How do I pay an attorney, I can’t afford one? I am payed only if I win your case, and only if there is back pay owed to you, (back pay is the money you receive if you win your claim based on the months it has taken since your date of illness that stopped you from working). The government witholds a fee from your back pay, to pay your attorney. The government caps the amount of money that can be paid to the attorney.

What is the difference if someone said they are an advocate, but not an attorney? As an Attorney I was required to attend law school for 3 years to obtain my law degree, 4 years of college, and pass a test administered by the State of Tennessee called a Bar exam, then I became licensed to practice law. An advocate that is not an attorney, has not become licensed by the Bar of their state, and has probably not attended law school, you may want to ask if the person you are allowing to represent you is a Licensed Attorney or just an advocate.  

As a Licensed Attorney I would pleased to speak with you about your disability claim, please give us a call anytime Monday through Saturday at toll free (877) 271-2633.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.