How is memory loss considered by the social security disability and SSI disability programs? In the same way that every condition is evaluated by SSA. It is not the condition itself or its diagnosis that is the primary concern, but, instead the effect the condition has on an individual's ability to work. Work, of course, for social security purposes, includes a claimant's … [Read more...]
Applying for disability with anxiety
Social Security has an impairment listing for anxiety disability determinations. Impairment listing 12.06 Anxiety-Related Disorders provides the medical criteria needed to meet the severity requirement of disability. The anxiety disorder must be either a predominant disturbance or experienced when the individual attempts to overcome symptoms. For instance, when … [Read more...]
Back Pain Social Security Disability Claims
Although the Social Security disability impairment listings do address back or spine conditions, it is difficult to meet or equal the criteria contained in those listings. Additionally, some individuals have back pain that is caused by conditions that do not have a lot of objective tests available to prove their severity. For instance, many individuals suffer from … [Read more...]
Our Real Case Series- Mental Health and Proving Disability
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Preparation for Your Disability Application
It is very important for you to get yourself ready before you apply for your disability benefits: all the important information that may be used in order to make decisions about your claim need to be handy before your interview is scheduled. All your medical history, job information, personal data, your symptoms, daily activities and anything that might help to prove you … [Read more...]
Social Security Benefits for Children
Children can collect Social Security or SSI disability benefits just as adults do. Disabled children from low income families can collect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) until the age of 18. Once they reach that age they are eligible to collect adult SSI benefits. Children who are approved for SSI disability can also receive Medicaid. Children who are … [Read more...]
