Posted in Benefits, Chronic Pain, Claims, Fibromyalgia, Health, Impairment, Procedure, SSA, SSI, Social Security Disability on Sep 1st, 2010
By Elizabeth Stakenborg, Esq.
The answer to that question is - maybe. The Social Security Administration and the Circuit Courts have created guidelines which the Administrative Law Judges must use when analyzing a claimant’s pain complaints. Pain complaints are considered “subjective” complaints. This means that the pain cannot be measured and it is often a question […]
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If you are currently involved in the process of filing a claim for Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income, you already know how long and complicated the process can be. What you may not realize is how important the opinions of your treating physicians can be. Because your doctor has had the opportunity to […]
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If you have applied for Social Security Disability Benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits and your claim is denied, it is important that you file your appeal within the time frame allowed. Generally, you must appeal the decision within 60 days of the denial, however, there are exceptions. It is important to carefully review your […]
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A: In order to qualify for Social Security Disability, you must have a condition which is disabling for a minimum period of 12 months or more. If you apply for benefits before this 12 month period has ended, you may receive a denial based upon this rule. It is very important that you file an […]
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Posted in Chronic Pain on Mar 15th, 2010
•Dorothy Sims, Esq •Sims & Stakenborg, PA •Ocala, Gainesville, Florida, USA
In the US alone, there are over 50 million people who suffer from chronic pain* , which is related to a high (70%) divorce rate.
Chronic pain may even affect the immune system.
Chronic pain may be under treated […]
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Posted in Benefits, Chronic Pain, Claims, Health, Impairment, Injury, Procedure, SSA, SSI, Social Security Disability on Feb 26th, 2010
If you have a back injury which prevents you from working and is expected to be disabling for a period of 12 months or more, you may wish to file a claim for Social Security Disability. When you make an application for disability, the Social Security Administration will begin evaluating the claim. They will request […]
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Having had the privilege of representing hundreds of social security disability claimants, I can tell you that there has been a lot of focus on fibromyalgia over the years. Many physicians are now recognizing the signs of fibromyalgia and are prescribing medications which have recently been developed and are designed to treat those symptoms. The most common symptoms […]
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If you have made an application for Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income and been denied, it is very possible that you were denied because the Administration determined that, although you may have impairments which prevent you from doing the type of work you have done in the past, you are able to […]
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I recently represented a claimant who was approved, in large part, due to migraine headaches that she had been suffering with for years. Eventually she became unable to work due to the severity of the headaches. When we spoke about the decision, she asked me if it was “normal” to be approved for benefits without a […]
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Wondering What Doctor is Best for You? There is a web site that allows you to find information about your doctor. The site can also help you find a doctor who is qualified to treat your condition. This site includes reviews, ratings, expertise, experience, sanctions, awards, and much more. http://www.vitals.com/ If you have questions regarding a […]
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