Cases of the Week
The Story of Ms. Heuman: Polio’s Challenges
As part of my job, I try to keep up with medicine. Reading about medicine doesn’t make me a doctor. I am only a lawyer and not trained to give such advice. Unfortunately, many Administrative Law Judges seem to think that by reading through the medical evidence, they somehow have acquired superior knowledge over a…
SSD for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
We recently had a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) appealing SSD for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrom. Our client is 48 years old, with a rare disease known as Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome. The disease is called Lambert-Eaton after the two doctors at the Mayo Clinic who were the first ones to carefully study…
The Slam-Dunk Case
I speak with many potential clients every week. It is one of the best parts of my job. I am often inspired by how some people, despite terrible physical and mental illness, push themselves through their conditions, show up for work, and put in a full day to support their families. These people often don’t…
Case study – Sometimes it is necessary to go all the way to Federal Court
Sometimes it takes longer than it should for Social Security to recognize someone’s disability. In fact, it sometimes feels like claims are being denied or drawn out just so claimants become discouraged and give up. Don’t give up! The following case illustrates why. Our client came to us in late 2017. She had already filed…
Case Study: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Younger Individuals
At only 39 years old, Ms. Doe became disabled due to systemic lupus erythematosus (“SLE”). Despite clear and overwhelming evidence in support of her severe condition, Ms. Doe was denied benefits twice by the Social Security Administration before seeing a judge. Lupus is often misunderstood. Even the most favorable judges can have trouble understanding how the symptoms of this condition, particularly with young applicants, interfere with the ability to hold a job…
Case of the Week: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A woman came to us in June of 2021. She was suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (“CFS”). She had been denied disability benefits by Social Security. As many of you know, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (“CFS”) is a terrible systematic disorder with complex symptoms that may vary in frequency, duration, and severity. The condition is misunderstood,…