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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...