We are beyond thrilled to be receiving this. So honored and grateful! … [Read more...]
Our Office’s Holiday Party
All our lovely ladies (we missed Stephanie, who works remotely and could not be in Jacksonville with us) had a beautiful day of pampering (mani and pedi with glasses of bubbly) and lunch at one of our favorite beach spots. Not very often we have a chance to spend some time together, without tons of work, deadlines and stress. We cherished our special day and the … [Read more...]
Compassionate Allowances
The process of applying for disability benefits can be lengthy. Because of this, the Social Security Administration has a list of Compassionate Allowances (CAL). This is essentially the fast track to disability benefits. When a claimant has a condition that is one of those listed under compassionate allowances, the claimant is automatically approved. This allows the … [Read more...]
From The Series of Real Cases: Bitter Sweet Win
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...]
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...]
Benefits for Your Children
Your children are eligible to receive monthly benefits until they are 18 years old (or 19, if they are still enrolled full time in high school). If you are approved for disability benefits your spouse and children might receive disability benefits as well. Each dependent is eligible to receive a monthly benefit amount equal to half of your monthly disability … [Read more...]
Here is Why Seeing Your Doctors is Very Important for Any Disability Case
You can improve your chances of winning a disability benefits significantly by not missing your doctors appointments, as well as collecting any documents and reports from your physician. You should see your doctor as regularly as necessary and follow all physician advice to ensure that your claim is decided quickly and favorably. We need medical evidence to … [Read more...]
