Social Security Disability Results

Our firm recently achieved a significant victory on behalf of a client who faced debilitating challenges after contracting COVID-19 in October 2021. Following the initial infection, the client developed long-haul COVID-19, experiencing persistent and severe physical and mental symptoms. These symptoms severely impacted their ability to work and maintain a normal quality of life.

Our team meticulously gathered medical evidence, including comprehensive documentation of ongoing medical treatments, evaluations from healthcare professionals and detailed reports of the client’s symptoms and their impact on daily functioning.

After rigorous advocacy, we successfully secured disability benefits for our client. This case exemplifies our firm’s commitment to advocating for individuals facing complex health challenges, ensuring they receive the financial support they deserve.

Our firm represented a younger client who struggled with debilitating migraines. Initially, their disability claim was denied, and a subsequent recon appeal also faced rejection. Despite our client undergoing various treatments, including infusions, nerve blocks and Botox injections, their condition persisted with severe symptoms.

At the hearing, the judge remained skeptical of our client’s claims and requested an independent medical expert’s review. The expert’s evaluation aligned with our position, affirming that our client’s condition met the disability criteria. The expert provided a written interrogatory confirming the client’s disability status.

As a result of the expert’s support and our attorney’s persistence, the judge reconsidered the case, leading to a favorable outcome for our client. This case demonstrates our attorney’s dedication to their client and the importance of expert testimony in disability claims involving chronic conditions.

Our Social Security Disability lawyers successfully obtained disability benefits for a man who suffers from the loss of several fingers, neuropathy and severe back problems. The loss of his fingers have made working nearly impossible. Despite our client’s disabling condition and proper representation, our client was denied disability benefits at his hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge.

Our attorney knew this decision was wrong and wanted our client to know we believed strongly in his claim, so he appealed the decision to the Appeals Council. At the Appeals Council our attorney argued that the initial hearing’s Judge overlooked our client’s limited use of his hands. The Appeals Council agreed and ordered another hearing. At the next hearing our lawyer disputed the Judge’s initial oversight and was able to get a favorable decision for our client. Due to our attorney’s commitments, our client will now receive the benefits he deserves.

In the case of a 36-year-old claimant with a complex medical history including kidney failure, lupus, degenerative disc disease, neuropathy, depression and anxiety, the alleged onset date (AOD) was June 11, 2022, when she ceased working due to progressive kidney failure.

Although the claimant met the criteria for Listing 6.03 (SSA has specific criteria for certain medical impairments, and if a claimant meets the criteria, they are automatically eligible for disability from the date they meet the rules.) as of April 1, 2024—when she began dialysis and would have been deemed automatically disabled, we argued that her condition had significantly impaired her ability to work as of June 11, 2022.

The claimant experienced ongoing pain, fatigue, dysuria and depression that disrupted her work performance, making her off-task for at least 20% of the workday. As a result, we successfully established her disability back to June 11, 2022, rather than April 1, 2024, ensuring she received benefits from the earlier date.

This specific case involved a client with significant mental health impairments that severely affected her ability to communicate effectively during the case preparation process.

Despite these challenges, our dedicated legal team demonstrated exceptional skill and patience. Through persistent efforts and compassionate support, our legal team worked closely with the client to gather essential information.

Our persistent yet patient approach enabled us to compile a comprehensive case file that addressed the complexities of her situation. At the hearing, the strength of our preparation paid off, resulting in a successful outcome for our client.

This case highlights the importance of empathy and determination in navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability claims.

With the right support, even the most challenging circumstances can lead to a favorable decision.

Our firm recently secured a victory for a client in her 20s suffering from Long-COVID and requiring supplemental oxygen.

Initially, her claim was denied at the hearing, with the judge overlooking a crucial doctor’s statement we had submitted. Knowing this decision was wrong, we appealed her case to the Appeals Council. After a thorough review, the case was remanded back to the judge. On reconsideration, the judge awarded her the disability benefits she rightfully deserved.

This case highlights the importance of persistence and thorough legal representation in securing justice for those suffering from debilitating conditions like long COVID.

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.