When applying for social security benefits, all medical evidence from your treating doctors and other specialists must be gathered for review by your state’s disability office. This evidence will determine your chances for receiving benefits.  Sometimes, the state will ask for additional medical findings in your case if your doctor’s evidence is not sufficient to […]

There are 5 steps that social security uses to decided if you are disabled and able to receive benefits. 1. Are you working? If you are able to work in your job, then you will be denied. 2. Do you have what is called a severe condition. This means does your severe impairment interfere with […]

One can get social security disability benefits due to inability to sit for long periods due to pain from a herniated lumbar disc. This is not an unusual situation in those with disc pain.  Along with back pain due to a herniated disc causing problems with walking, sitting can be a significant problem preventing you […]

Most individuals applying for social security disability report having a great deal of pain in different joints due to arthitis. Often it involves the back, knees, hips or feet. They state that their pain affects their ability to stand and walk resulting in being  unable to do their job. This is also true in cases […]

It is possible to get social security disability(SSID) under age 50, but it is not easy. Social security is quite strict regarding physical limitations. In general, at a younger age their rules state that you must either meet a so called Listing or be limited to be able to perform significantly less than sedentary work. […]

In general, it takes about 3 months for the state disability agency to make a decision.  Some states may give a decision somewhat later or earlier.  The most important factor is that you gather all your medical records from your various doctors as soon as possible since this is what determines how your medical condition […]

A herniated cervical disc is a condition that can cause severe pain in the neck. Symptoms may also include pain extending to the back of the head resulting in headaches. In addition, the pain may travel to the shoulder, down the arm and into the hand. At times, one may feel a numbness or tingling […]

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease causing various degrees of muscle weakness of the body. The muscle weakness increases during activity and improves with rest. Common areas of muscle weakness include muscles which control eye muscles, facial expression, talking, and swallowing. Muscles involved in breathing can also be affected as well as muscles in the […]

To illustrate the difficulty of obtaining social security disability benefits, about 2/3rds. of applications are initially denied.  Due to the complexity of the application process, it is very important that you seek the services of a lawyer who is familiar with such cases. He understands what is needed to improve your chances of success.  Pain […]

The quadriceps tendon is a large tendon located just above the kneecap. It allows you to straighten your knee. As an example, it allows you to perform a kicking motion. Ruptures can be either complete or partial. Partial tears can usually be handled without surgery by physical therapy, a knee brace and rest. Full tears […]