Social Security Disability Results

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.

Our client, a young woman who has been fighting multiple sclerosis, initially faced a significant setback when her claim was denied at the hearing level, and her appeal was also rejected.

However, we did not give up. Our team took her case all the way to district court, and after thorough preparation and persistence, we were able to secure a remand, ultimately winning her case.

Despite the hurdles and the seemingly discouraging denials, our commitment and determination led to a successful outcome for our client. This case is a powerful reminder that a hearing denial does not necessarily mark the end of the road and that there are always options to continue fighting for the benefits you deserve.

At our law firm, we understand that disability claims often involve complex medical histories. A prime example of this was the case of our client who struggled with multiple interrelated autoimmune disorders.

With hundreds of medical records, including multiple hospitalizations and emergency room visits, the challenge was in organizing and presenting the information in a way that clearly communicated the impact of her conditions.

We created a clear timeline of her medical history, highlighting the key issues and wrote a persuasive brief that emphasized the essential details of her disability. Our attorney also conducted medical research to better understand our client’s rare diagnoses, ensuring the severity of her condition was accurately represented.

Through this focused approach, we presented a strong case, leading to a successful outcome.

After more than 15 years of denials, we helped a 66-year-old veteran secure long-overdue Social Security Disability benefits. His case was complicated by a narrow seven-month window to prove disability, with a Date Last Insured expiring at the end of 2022 and an onset date in mid-May of 2022.

Although previously limited to sedentary work, he was denied because SSA believed he could still perform past jobs. However, a recent rule change allowed only the last five years of past work to be considered—effectively removing his prior jobs from evaluation. Using this change, we proved he was no longer capable of working, leading to a successful outcome.

This case highlights how up-to-date legal knowledge and persistence can make all the difference.

Our firm recently assisted a client whose Social Security Disability case became complicated after moving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina mid-process. Pennsylvania SSA would not transfer the case, and South Carolina would not proceed without the transfer. Resolving this required repeated follow-up with both offices to move the case forward.

After finally being transferred, the claim was denied at both the initial and reconsideration stages. At the hearing, the judge initially believed the claimant had improved following surgery and was no longer disabled. However, we presented detailed medical evidence and argued that the claimant remained significantly limited.

Our thorough preparation and persistence led the judge to reconsider the records. A fully favorable decision was issued, recognizing that the claimant had not improved as initially believed.

This case demonstrates the value of strong legal advocacy, especially when navigating administrative obstacles and complex medical histories.

Our firm recently secured disability benefits for a 22-year-old living with autism and ADHD. Despite his conditions, our client maintains part-time employment stocking shelves at a local convenience store. At first glance, this might suggest he is not disabled. However, with strong legal advocacy and supportive testimony, we demonstrated that his work is made possible only through substantial accommodations.

With help from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and a dedicated supervisor, our client receives daily on-the-job support. These accommodations, along with carefully presented evidence at the hearing, were key to proving that his ability to work did not disqualify him from disability benefits.

This case shows how support on the job can make a disability harder to see, even though the challenges are still very real. It is also a great example of how we fight to make sure people with less visible disabilities get the help they need.