Social Security judges see more back pain cases than any other impairment. Because of this, you need to do whatever you can to make your case stand out. If you come to your hearing with vague complaints that your lower back "hurts all the time," that you "can't lift very much" and that you "can't sit very long" you are going to lose. Judges expect to see MRI or CT scan reports, support from a treating doctor, on-going treatment records, and specific testimony from you about what you can and cannot do.
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Sometimes the evidence in a Social Security disability claim does not support a finding of on-going disability. Sometimes the medical record documents improvement in your condition and sometimes there simply is not evidence – often because you may not have the money to afford treatment. While some judges will give disability claimants the benefits of the doubt, other judges will not and you should have a "plan B" if your judge expresses concern about whether your medical record supports your claim.
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In my disability practice I regularly get calls and emails from potential clients who have not yet filed an application for benefits. Is there anything that a disability lawyer can do for you when you first apply? Is there any reason to wait to apply? In this episode I try to answer these questions.
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I received the following condition from a young lady named Sarah, who is living with a blood disorder called Diamond Blackfan Anemia. This condition requires blood transfusions about every three weeks and results in good days and bad days over the course of a month.
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I received the following email from a gentleman named Richard who graciously agreed to permit me to respond to his questions on this blog/podcast.
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