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Back Injury Disability Attorney

mcmurtry — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:47:18 +0000

As a back injury disability attorney I see many clients that have suffered through a back surgery, things are not feeling that much better, you cant work anymore, you have no more insurance, what can you do? Call us today and let us be your back injury disability attorney, simply call to our offices at socialsecuritydenied.com and get the help you are looking for in a law office that works everyday in social security disability. We understand back injuries, we have at our office the ability to seek medical review of your claim by medical professionals. We fight the government as your back injury disability attorney.

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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PAD Disability Attorney

mcmurtry — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:13:46 +0000

PAD also known as Peripheral Arterial Disease , is a disease that prevents parts of the body from receiving blood supply, it is a listing under social security disability law. Many of my clients with PAD will only be able to walk a few blocks, and then claudication takes place, claudication is seen when persons with PAD limp after walking a short distance. It is a direct result of the muscle not receiving enough blood.

PAD affects many individuals as they walk, a muscle at rest may not require as much blood flow, therefore when someone is is not using their muscles claudication will not take place, but as soon as the muscle comes into use, ie walking, the pain begins and the limited blood flow prevents that person from walking, standing, and or performing a function necessary for employment. This is a reason many people seek disability after suffering with PAD.

I have discovered that many claimants take the blood thinning drug called Coumadin. Coumadin can work, however even a minor cut on the job could result in serious injury and or death, because the person will bleed far more freely. PAD is a very serious disease, should you need assistance with your social security disability claim, please feel free to phone me, there is no charge for me to review your claim. I look forward to hearing from you.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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MS Disability Attorney

mcmurtry — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:47:05 +0000

As an MS disability attorney I keep updated on MS medications and types. MS also known by its full name Multiple Sclerosis is a deadly disease. As your MS disability attorney I understand that MS attacks the brain and central nervous system. The progression of the disease can lead to severe problems with normal autonomic functions, such as digestion, heart rate, breathing and salivation. In latter stages of MS it becomes difficult for many of my clients to control their balance and walk. Fatigue will often overcome many of my clients even though they may still have the ability to walk a block or two. Let us be your choice for an MS disability Attorney.

While in recent years some new and promising breakthroughs have taken place in regards to MS, the continued toll on the body that MS takes is over whelming to most individuals. It destroys many claimants ability to do simple task such as walk, take care of themselves, shop for groceries and live independently.

It is hard for many of my clients to accept the results of MS, many clients tell me that their last resort is filing for disability, as they have drained their savings and have no other options. I always tell clients that filing for disability when you have MS is nothing to be bashful about, the cost of today’s medicines and treatment are far more than most people can afford.

I would be pleased to assist you with your claim, you need only phone my office, and if you can’t come to me, I will come to you. When you phone my law office you will speak directly to me, and I will be the one to represent you through your entire claim. I look forward to helping you and being your MS disability attorney.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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Depression Disability Attorney

mcmurtry — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:41:41 +0000

As a depression disability attorney I understand there are many issues to address. Depression is a listing under the rules of Social Social Security Disability, it involves things such as mood disturbances, and partial or full episodes of manic behavior. In providing strong representation as a depression disability attorney I keep up to date on what social security looks at in your claim. Social Security Disability considers Mood to be your prolonged state of emotion, sometimes this can either be thoughts of excitement, or delusions of grandeur, or it can be prolonged episodes of depression involving hospital care for mental illness. Let us be your depression disability attorney.

Many times depression cases involve a great deal of records on your mental health. Some things that disability looks at in the records are; your energy levels; your feelings of self worth; sleeping patterns; loss of interest in things; suicidal thoughts; decreased need for sleep; hyperactivity; hallucinations. These are some of the issues that your medical records usually address when it comes to your mental illness and depression.

Social Security Disability takes the above mentioned factors and then asks you; have you had episodes of mental breakdowns? Are your activities severely marked, ie effected? Are there repeated episodes of mental breakdowns, and how long do they last? Can you adjust to the surroundings of a changing work place? These are some of the issues that disability will look at along with your medical records that contain specific facts about your mental health and depression.

Depression is a real chemical imbalance, the diagnosis of it, and the treatment of depression has come a long way. Social Security Disability recognizes that depression is real and as such it has become a listing under which disability can be granted if you meet the requirements.

Please give me a call toll free at 1-(877) 271-2633, or local at (615) 308-2633 and I would be pleased to assist you in your disability claim. If you can’t come to my law office, I will come to meet you.

Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

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Disability Hearing

mcmurtry — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:52:30 +0000

You have just received a letter telling you that Social Security Disability has your file at the regional hearing office and they will be in touch with you about a hearing, does this sound familiar? It does to many, if not all people who apply for Social Security Disability. Most people phone me and ask, What does this letter really mean? I’m I having a hearing in the next weeks, months, etc. The answer is usually no, most of the time it is many months before you will find yourself before a judge who is assigned to hear your disability claim.

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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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

My Disability was Denied

mcmurtry — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:46:18 +0000

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? 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.

ALS Disability Attorney

mcmurtry — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:19:24 +0000

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 may be made by electrophysiological study, your history, and neurological findings that are generally the same as ALS. Currently there is not one test to determine if in fact you have ALS.

Social Security Disability requires the diagnosis to be made with generally accepted medical practices. The generally accepted practices are really just what is accepted in the medical community as the proper way to diagnose ALS.

While there is not currently a cure, being able to have insurance and a monthly check through Social Security for treatment can ease one of the burdens that this disease puts on a person. If you need assistance with your disability claim please feel free to phone the office at anytime Monday through Saturday at toll free (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633. We look forward to speaking with you.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

Heart Attack Disability Attorney

mcmurtry — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:02:01 +0000

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 important to your claim.

When I represent someone who has suffered from a heart attack I first review their medical history and then consult with medical experts to get their opinion on the medical evidence. There are certain things that a medical expert may be able to glean from medical history that could be very important in your claim. I then review the requirements of Social Security Disability and see how your medical history fits into the rules. I have a Registered Nurse who is on immediate call for case discussion from me.

Many factors will go into the determination of your claim by the Social Security Disability department, such as age, ability to ambulate, education, stamina, ability tolerate smells climates chemicals, and past work history. Especially important in a claim based on a heart attack are the factors mentioned above, including your medical history and your doctors observations of you.

Please feel free to phone the law office at toll free (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633 Monday through Saturday. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

Brain Tumor Disability Attorney

mcmurtry — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:38:26 +0000

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 gliomas, medulloblastoma, ependymoblastoma, or primary sarcoma

B. Astrocytoma meningioma, pituitary tumors, oligodendroglioma, ependymoma, clivus chordoma and benign tumors.

Social Security evaluates a disability based on brain tumors under elements such as epilepsy occurring, speech impairment, ability to ambulate, motor functions, cognitive ability, behavioral abnormality, difficulty in social functioning, thinking disturbances, ability to do daily activities. These are but a few of the factors that go into a determination of your disability case as it relates to brain tumors. Your testimony is another factor that will be very important along with your medical records.

Should you need assistance in your disability claim, please give us a phone call Monday through Saturday at toll free (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633. We would be pleased to speak with you.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

Disability Application Attorney

mcmurtry — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:53:42 +0000

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 documents to apply and schedule you for an interview; the third way to apply is by going to the local social security office and getting the documents, once you submit the application back to their office, they will get in touch with you about your interview.

Will you get declared disabled right away? No, probably not, most people may hear this from someone, but the truth is you will probably not get declared disabled. If you are denied at this stage you will need to appeal within the deadline. This is called your reconsideration stage, you are asking the department to reconsider their denial of your claim. I will usually consult a Registered Nurse to help review your condition and other health professional such as physical therapists and occupational therapists.

Unfortunately most people are turned down on their appeal, so what is there to do after that? Your next step will require you to have a hearing before a Federal Administrative Law Judge. Many people find this step a little intimidating, but because I have made my living in the courtroom, I am very familiar with the process of appearing before judges and juries. In the hearing you will be required to give testimony before the judge, and answer some questions from your attorney. After the hearing there will generally be a waiting period before you know the result of your hearing.

Should you need assistance with your disability application and claim, please give the law office a call Monday through Saturday toll free at (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.