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...]
Best Medical Records Needed For A Social Security Disability Claim
Disability claims are required to be supported by medical records from the applicant’s treating physician. In general, the treating physician is in a better position to document the onset date of the impairment, how it can be expected to progress over time (prognosis), as well as any physical or mental limitations it places on the patient’s ability to work. If you are … [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...]
Applying for Disability Benefits: Step 2 of The Process- Reconsideration
The first step in obtaining Social Security benefits is to file an application and complete a Disability Report. If you are turned down on your initial application, we will file a Request for Reconsideration for you. The Reconsideration process is an opportunity for a different Adjudicator to take a look at your claim and determine whether to change the Administration’s … [Read more...]