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. Unfortunately, migraines do not have their own SSA listing, in spite of the fact they are a commonly listed condition on disability applications.
Individuals with chronic migraines often have a difficult time proving that their migraines are so debilitating that they prevent earnings which the Social Security Administration considers to substantial and gainful income. You can learn more about Migraine as disability here.
I was extremely pleased to see that the younger female judge who heard the case seemed to understand and empathize with our client. This was a dramatic departure from prior cases.
It appears that women’s health issues are being taken more seriously and seems to be related to more diversity within the ALJ core. Good job in hiring women, minorities and those with disabilities SSA!
We won that case and enabled our client to receive the benefits she deserves.
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