The decision as to whether you are disabled from working is made by disability specialists in your state. This is called the DDS.  Their task is to review all the medical records in your case. This includes your doctor’s progress notes, hospitalizations, surgeries performed and his current assessment as to your progress in recovering from […]

Under Social Security rules, an applicant for disability can obtain the services of a lawyer to aid you in many ways during the sometimes confusing disability process.   However, some believe that a lawyer may not be needed at the inital and susequent reconsideration applications  since the chances of a denial are very high at […]

This is a list of the most common medical conditions(impairments) for those seeking Social Security Disability benefits.  MUSCULOSKELETAL  Back pain due to degenerative disc disease  Arthritis:  involving knees, hips and hands.  Carpal tunnel syndrome Torn Rotator Cuff Fibromyalgia.  Plantar Fasciitis Amputations Fractures NEUROLOGICAL  Stroke  Polyneuropathy mainly due to Diabetes  Multiple Sclerosis Traumatic brain injury Neoplastic Diseases […]

Many individuals seeking Social Security Disability will be denied when first applying. The next step in the process is to request for an appeal hearing before an administrative law judge, called an ALJ.  This can be very frustrating often due to the long wait to appear for a hearing and the fact that one may […]

It can be very difficult to receive disability benefits when you only complain of one or two medical problems. More than two thirds of individuals requesting benefits are rejected with the first application. If you have multiple medical problems, be sure to include all of them on your application. Your chances for approval are greater […]

In either case, approval or denial, Social Security will notify you by mail as to their decision. The state disability office in which you live processes your claim. They will review all you medical records pertaining to your conditon. It is very important that you send all records including the most recent office visits or […]

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 […]