We just won a lengthy case today. In normal circumstances, we get really excited about each win. In this case though, we wish we could have been involved in it much earlier and see our client's mother receive the help she deserved, but never received. She had a stroke in November 2016. Soon after began having severe headaches along with left shoulder pain. She was … [Read more...]
From the Series “Our Real Cases”: Women, Minorities and a Recent Disability Case
Last week's very sweet victory: We brought a case of severe intractable migraines to hearing. Generally, migraines fall under the classification of neurological impairments. Therefore, if migraine headaches were listed in the SSA Blue Book listings, this condition would most likely be evaluated using the adult listing section 11.00, Neurological System–Adult. … [Read more...]
From the series of Why We Love Our Job
Nothing else, except for a won case of course, can lighten up our day like a note from those whom we helped. Here are just couple examples of what makes us determined to go and fight for our clients every day! … [Read more...]
From the Series of Our Real Cases: Edward’s Story
Really exciting win this week! Back in 2016, our client, Mr. Edward, age 56 received a “Partially Favorable” decision awarding a disability date of June 2014. It meant he wouldn’t qualify for social security disability payments (over $1000/month), but instead only receive SSI payments (around $700/month). Edward suffers from several severe conditions: Spinal stenosis … [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...]
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...]
