Columbus Stroke and TIA Disability Lawyer

Strokes can cause lasting damage that can cause significant disabilities. While transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are generally milder, some conditions cause them frequently and can make it difficult to work. If you find that you have either of these conditions and can no longer work and earn a living in Columbus, OH, our Columbus stroke and TIA lawyers can help you apply for Social Security Disability benefits.

For more than 40 years, our team has fought to help individuals and families secure the benefits they need to make ends meet. A Social Security Disability attorney serving Columbus, Ohio, at Berger and Green can help you, too. We offer free consultations and manage claims from start to finish. 

Berger and Green Includes the Necessary Information About Your Medical Care

At the heart of every disability claim are records showing your diagnosis, medical treatment, and other details about your condition. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), we must provide correct and complete contact information for your care providers so the examiners who review your claim can obtain these records:

• SSDI provides disability benefits based on your condition and your work history.
• SSI provides disability benefits based on your condition, and proof you have limited income and resources.

When you trust a lawyer serving Columbus, Ohio, stroke and TIA disability claims from Berger and Green to apply for benefits for you, we prepare your claim for the Social Security Administration with the necessary information about your medical records. We can also offer advice and guidance if the SSA asks you to attend a consultative examination. 

We also represent clients after they receive a denial. If the Disability Determination Services representative did not receive the necessary medical records or your records do not clearly show that you meet the criteria for SSDI or SSI, our attorneys can guide you through the process to appeal their decision and fight to get your benefits approved.

Our Columbus Stroke and TIA Attorneys Know How to Navigate Disability Appeals

Unfortunately, many individuals who file a claim for Social Security Disability receive a denial notice based on their initial application. This notice should clearly outline the reason for denial and what you can do to request a reconsideration. 

If you have not already been working with our team, we recommend calling Berger and Green at this time. We can handle your appeal, navigating the steps necessary to get the decision overturned. 

You can get approved at any step in the disability claims process. You will begin receiving benefits and may get backpay from the time when you should have originally been approved for benefits. If you are denied, there is a multi-step appeals process where you have the opportunity to overturn your denial.  

• Reconsideration: A Disability Determination Services representative will review your claim and supporting documents again to see if mistakes were made during the initial review.
• Administrative Law Judge (ALJ): An ALJ will review your claim and all evidence during a phone, video, or in-person hearing. All Berger and Green clients are represented by an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer at this step. 
• Appeals Council: If the ALJ does not approve you, we can ask the Appeals Council to review your claim and any available evidence to show you meet the criteria.
• Federal Court: Occasionally, we need to take a claim to Federal Court to challenge a denial. 

Strong Medical Evidence Is Required to Get Disability for Stroke or TIA

When you file a claim for Social Security Disability, your claim and supporting records must prove that your condition causes a disability so severe that you cannot work. This requires that your medical records, doctor’s notes, and other documentation of your condition show your diagnosis, the treatments you have tried, and how it continues to affect your abilities. 

The Social Security Administration evaluates your claim based on the Blue Book Section 11.04. Under this listing, you might qualify if: 

• You cannot speak or communicate with others clearly
• You have difficulty using at least two extremities, making it difficult to balance, coordinate movements, or handle work-related tasks
• You have significant cognitive impairments affecting memory, problem-solving, or concentration 

Because many people do recover some abilities following a stroke, they only review these limitations at least three months following the event. Most people fully recover from a TIA much faster than this. However, some people have lasting damage that could result in a disability. You could qualify based on a TIA if you: 

• Have recurrent TIAs that lead to permanent neurological damage
• You develop long-term impairments affecting movement, speech, or cognition

You could also qualify based on your residual functional capacity regardless of whether you meet the criteria in the Blue Book. To learn your residual functional capacity, you may undergo an examination that considers whether you can work any job you might be qualified for. If you cannot work regularly or cannot manage job-related tasks, you could be approved for disability benefits. 

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Stroke and TIA Lawyer From Berger and Green?

Our Social Security Disability lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. If you need an attorney to manage your Columbus, Ohio, stroke SSDI or SSI claim, we are here for you. We will work on your case without charging anything up front. There are no retainers or hourly fees to worry about. We only get paid when we secure benefits for you. Learn more during your free consultation with our team. We can answer your questions and explain how this works in detail. 

Talk to Our Columbus, Ohio, Team About Your Stroke and TIA Symptoms

You can get a free consultation from the Columbus, Ohio, team at Berger and Green. We want to discuss your disability and how we can help with your claim. Let us assess the role a Columbus stroke and TIA lawyer from our team can play in securing the Social Security Disability benefits you need. Contact us now to learn more.