Our 55-year-old client was diagnosed with severe degenerative disc disease, joint disease in both hips and shoulders and chronic heart failure. These impairments caused chronic pain, mobility issues and reduced sensation in his left leg. Due to his condition, he could no longer perform his past work as a floor layer, which requires medium physical demands.
We argued that his condition limited him to light work and that his acquired job skills did not transfer to other light-duty positions. Under Grid Rule 202.06, claimants over 55 whose skills do not transfer to lighter work and cannot return to past work are considered disabled.
As a result of our strategy, the claimant was deemed disabled and awarded Social Security Disability benefits. This case illustrates how the right legal approach and medical evidence can lead to a successful outcome.
