Social Security & Disability News and Information
Multiple Sclerosis and Social Security Disability
Claims for Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to prove under the very strict Social Security rules. A diagnosis alone does not necessarily mean that the disorder as manifested in any particular individual will meet or equal Section 11.09 of the...
What to expect at your hearing
Approaching the hearing date can cause anxiety among claimants who may have waited up to two years for their case to reach this stage. Unfortunately, there are far too many claimants who have never met their attorney, have never even spoken at length with their...
Fibromyalgia and Qualifying for Social Security Disability
Numerous claimants’ applications for Social Security Disability have been denied when their primary severe medical impairment is fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that is challenging for any attorney to prove under the strict standards of Social...
Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy and Migraines: Updates to Social Security Disability Listings
The Social Security Administration has issued its first updated rules since 1985 for evaluating neurological conditions under Listing 11.00, including Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. These revisions will be in effect for five years. The listings address only...