Law Offices of Lori A Gaglione had a recent case in Thomasville, GA. Our client, John K., was only 26 with major mental health issues. He had never worked due to these severe conditions. The younger you are, the more difficult it is to prove your disability. Lori Gaglione, as an experienced Disability Attorney, knew we could not win with client's … [Read more...]
Our Real Case Series: Migraine Victim and His Won Case
In a recent case, Mark M. contacted The Law Offices of Lori Gaglione seeking help with his medical condition and battle to receive disability benefits. Mark, a 43 year old man with severe and unrelenting migraines, was under the care of a neurologist. Migraines cannot be proven through any objective test. You can learn more about migraines as disability … [Read more...]
How Severe Does Your Condition Have to Be to Get Social Security Disability?
How long must my condition be present and prevent me from working? In order to receive Social Security disability (or SSI: Supplemental Security Income) you must have a condition that is preventing you from working for at least 12 continous months. This is a very important factor. Even conditions that are indeed disabling but have not lasted this minimum … [Read more...]
Do I Need A Disability Attorney At a Hearing?
Although it is not required to have a lawyer at your disability hearing, having an attorney will help to ensure that you are given a fair hearing. With over 20 years of experience we at The Law Office of Lori A. Gaglione always make sure that all the right questions are asked at each hearing. We will also help to organize your case, so that it is the most presentable for … [Read more...]
Is There Hope for Social Security Administration: Will The Long Wait for Disability Beneficiaries Decrease?
Extremely long wait for disability benefits approval has left many in devastating situation- unable to work nor function properly, without funds and support. The average wait for appeal decision was over 600 days in 2017! Social Security Administration is short-staffed due to budget cuts which forced sharp reductions in staffing , along with other resources, which … [Read more...]
Real Story- Another Happy Ending with a Won Disability Case
The Law Offices of Lori A. Gaglione recently won a case for Mrs. Janine F. who suffered from chronic pain and fatigue. Those symptoms prevented her from performing her job duties. Janine's diagnosis was originally Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. These cases can be notoriously difficult to win because of the inherent "prejudice" toward the … [Read more...]
Winning For Our Clients is What We Do Best- Real Case Story
Jared M. is a 54 years old gentleman suffering from severe depression. It was a very severe case of depression, as he often experienced delusions. During his fight for disability benefits, we found that the Judge had not followed the rules properly and left out some key evidence in the case. We were able to successfully argue on the appeal. Therefore, we won … [Read more...]
A Women’s Journey to Healing and Hope- a Recent Real Case by The Law Office of Lori Gaglione
We love successful cases, real happy endings, that we could be part of. One of those recent won cases was Emma R., a 36 year old woman, who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously referred to as multiple personalities). Emma was exposed to extreme sexual trauma as a Child and into adulthood. Those horrifying experiences led to development of … [Read more...]
Who Are Expert Witnesses: Medical and Vocational?
Social Security office keeps a panel of experts in both the medical and vocational fields. An Administrative Law Judge can choose to have them at a hearing in order to provide more insightful information. Vocational experts are able to identify the skill and exertion required by a claimant’s previous job. Their presence at the hearing is helpful to … [Read more...]
What Happens After Your Disability Hearing?
Waiting for a decision after your hearing with an Administrative Law Judge could be nerve wracking. Very rarely, the judge might announce their decision at the actual hearing. However, in most cases, the judge will need to review the facts and paperwork gathered at the hearing first. A Notice of Award will be delivered to your mail address informing whether … [Read more...]
