Posts Tagged 'firm'

My Disability was Denied

You have worked your entire life, you become disabled, what are your options? The process of applying for disability can be an enormous task, there are deadlines to meet, appeals to file, and in most cases a hearing before a Federal Administrative Law Judge.

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? ...

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ALS Disability Attorney

The full name of ALS is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, it is called Lou Gehrigs Disease by most. This disease is progressive and invariably it is fatal. The disease attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. The result in most cases is the inability to control and or move muscles, the disease attacks every aspect of the human body, including the lungs, vocal chords, and muscles used to swallow.

Under Social Security Disability there is a listing for ALS. The diagnosis ...

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Heart Attack Disability Attorney

Under Social Security Disability one can be deemed disabled due to the complications from a heart attack. Most of the clients I have represented who have suffered from a heart attack have far more complications after their attack. Many of these include stent placement surgeries, strong medications, limits on their mobility and stamina, additional hardware placed in or around their heart, and further surgeries to repair possible damaged arteries or valves. All of these complications either alone or combined are very ...

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Brain Tumor Disability Attorney

Having witnessed first hand a family member suffer from a brain tumor I realize the devastating effects it can have on a person. Under Social Security Disability listing 11.05 there is a listing for brain tumors. The brain tumor itself can cause disability, but the results from undergoing treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and many other types of medical treatment can also result in someone becoming disabled.

The technical definition required by Social Security Disability is listed as:

A. Malignant ...

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Disability Application Attorney

How do you apply for disability? There are several way a person may apply for social security disability; the first way to apply is by computer, you can go to the website of  ssa.gov and click on the box entitled disability, it will instruct you how to apply and how to submit your application ; the second way to apply for disability is by telephone, you can phone social security disability at 1 (800) 772-1213 and they will send you the ...

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Seizure Disability Attorney

Seizures, more medically termed Epilepsy is a neurological disorder. Social Security Disability has two listings that involve seizures, one is called Epilepsy non convulsive, the other one is called Epilepsy convulsive.  Under the rules of Social Security Disability your impairment due to seizures will be determined based on several factors, including; type of seizures; the amount of time they last; the presence or absence of the aura; any injuries you sustain because of the ongoing seizures; sphincter control; tongue bits. All ...

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Cancer Disability Attorney

Under Social Security Disability there is a listing  for Cancer.  Disability requires more (unless terminal) than just having had cancer or having cancer. Generally it is the procedures you go through and or the resulting damage to your body that can result in your being awarded disability benefits. Below I have set out some types of cancer that are listed under Social Security Disability:

Head and neck cancer;Sarcoma;Sarcoma of soft parts; Malignant melanoma; Lymph nodes; Salivary glands; Thyroid glands; breast; Skeletal ...

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Disability Attorney

What does one expect from their disability attorney? I have tried to build my practice around what I would expect, if I were being represented for disability benefits. The following are some things I think people want and expect from me, not merely an advocate, but a licensed attorney.

1. I think people want to know that I am an attorney, not merely an advocate, you will notice some people talk about being advocates, but listen closely, do they ever say they ...

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Back Injury Spine Injury

There is a listing under the rules of Social Security Disability entitled Disorders of the Spine. In terms that we all use more frequently this would be a back injury, and or back problems, things like back surgery, having screws, pins, plates or cages attached to the spine would fall under this category. It includes problems with the back that have arisen over your life time like herniated disc, arthritis, fractures, nerve root problems and spinal stenosis. Social Security Disability combines these ...

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Muscular Dystrophy Disability Attorney

Muscular Dystrophy is a recognized listing under the rules of Social Security Disability. The listing requirements are found under the classification of listing 11.04 Central Nervous System. The disability requirements include:

A. Sensory or motor aphasia resulting in ineffective speech or communication ; or

B. Significant and persistent disorganization of motor function in two extremities resulting in sustained disturbance of gross and dexterous movements, or gait and station.

This technical listing does not do much to show the results of muscular dystrophy. Some ...

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