Getting Social Security Disability for multiple sclerosis is not easy. Some judges do not understand the relapsing remitting type of MS. There are two ways to get your case allowed.
First if you fit yourself into the listing for multiple sclerosis. This is difficult to say the list without proper evidence.
Second if you show you are unable to work 8 hours a day five days a week. Your age also plays into whether you get social security disability benfits. At age 50 or older the rules can help you out if you have done light work or above and now are only able to do sit down unskilled work.
Plus don't give up hope of getting better someday. Here is a great link to MS research that is ongoing
If you are no longer able to work and would like a free case evaluation you can call me at 1-800-447-6549 or you can go to my web site for social security disability help
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Social Security Disability Claim Denied - You Can Still Win
IF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIM IS DENIED - YOU CAN STILL WIN SAYS CINCINNATI DISABILITY LAWYER
We have just begun to fight. Famous words and none truer when it comes to your first social security disability denial. So do not give up. Never quit when it comes to your fight for social security disability benefits. Only about 1/3 of claimamts win at the initial application. But if your case is timely appealed about 70% of those denied claims win. How does this happen . What steps should you take to make it happen.
Cincinnati Social security disability applicants immediately go to my social security disability web site and and contact me so I can see if I can help. That's what you should do immediatley. There is no fee and no obligation for this free evaluation of your case.
If we think we can help we will have you sign a fee contract that is affordable as our fee is based on whether we recover back benefits for you.
An experienced Social security disability attorney ( I have been helping disability claimants for over 29 years. I am a member of National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives ) I have won many cases where claimants have been initially denied. I know what's critical for you to win your case. So I make every effort to get those critical pieces in evidence.I tell you of what you can do to help yourself help your case.
Call Cincinnati social security disability lawyer Anthony Castelli today at 1-800-447-6549
We have just begun to fight. Famous words and none truer when it comes to your first social security disability denial. So do not give up. Never quit when it comes to your fight for social security disability benefits. Only about 1/3 of claimamts win at the initial application. But if your case is timely appealed about 70% of those denied claims win. How does this happen . What steps should you take to make it happen.
Cincinnati Social security disability applicants immediately go to my social security disability web site and and contact me so I can see if I can help. That's what you should do immediatley. There is no fee and no obligation for this free evaluation of your case.
If we think we can help we will have you sign a fee contract that is affordable as our fee is based on whether we recover back benefits for you.
An experienced Social security disability attorney ( I have been helping disability claimants for over 29 years. I am a member of National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives ) I have won many cases where claimants have been initially denied. I know what's critical for you to win your case. So I make every effort to get those critical pieces in evidence.I tell you of what you can do to help yourself help your case.
Call Cincinnati social security disability lawyer Anthony Castelli today at 1-800-447-6549
Sunday, December 19, 2010
New Social Security Web Page to Help You Win Your Disability case
Recenty I put up a new social security disability web page to help social security disability claimants get great information about social security. There are many myths about social security disability benefits. One is that you can not afford an lawyer.
Another myth is the social security will provide you what you need to win your case.
Still another myth is if you have a serious back injury it will speak for itself and you do not need the aid of a lawyer.
The truth is that more and more people that deserve social security disability or SSI are being denied everyday. Go to this page to learn tips and secrtts to help you win your case. Find out what deadly mistakes to avoid. Cincinnati Social security disability lawyer help
by Anthony Castelli Cincinnati social security disability lawyer. I welcome your call for a no obligation free consultation . Call 1-800-447-6549
Another myth is the social security will provide you what you need to win your case.
Still another myth is if you have a serious back injury it will speak for itself and you do not need the aid of a lawyer.
The truth is that more and more people that deserve social security disability or SSI are being denied everyday. Go to this page to learn tips and secrtts to help you win your case. Find out what deadly mistakes to avoid. Cincinnati Social security disability lawyer help
by Anthony Castelli Cincinnati social security disability lawyer. I welcome your call for a no obligation free consultation . Call 1-800-447-6549
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Can I get Social Security if I have Diabetes
Diabetics wonder if they can get social security for their diabetes.. Yes if certain conditions are met. If your diabetis is such that you will not be able to work for one full year then the answer is yes .
Fortunately for SSI and SSD applicants who suffer from the effects of type I diabetes or type II diabetes, diabetes is listed in the Social Security Administration's medical impairment listing manual for disability claims.
If you equal or meet this listing you automatically get benefits as long as you are not working.
This book says the following about diabetes. It makes no distinction between, or reference to, type I diabetes or type II diabetes. It also makes no mention of the severe damage diabetes causes to the vascular system, the nervous system, and the renal system.
Instead, the damage caused to these areas of the body is evaluated under the disability criteria set aside for these specific body systems. For example, kidney problems are evaluated under listing section 6.00, which is devoted to the genito-urinary system.
As with all listings, the diabetes listing focuses on the medical aspects of diabetes which have a direct relationship to functional impairment and restriction. For the purposes of the disability program, these are neuropathy and retinopathy.
The actual listing for diabetes was changed in June of 2011. This listing below no longer applies. For more current information on diabetes and qualifying for social security disability click on the link in red directly below.
Social Security Disability Benefits For Diabetes – How Can You Win A Claim
The actual listing for diabetes indicates that a claimant must have (in order to be approved on the basis of the diabetes listing) the following:
1. A diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus.
AND
2. Evidence of Neuropathy that must be demonstrated by "significant and persistent disorganization of motor function in two extremities" (conceivably, two arms, two legs, or one arm and one leg). This neuropathy must also result in a "sustained disturbance of gross and dexterous movements, or gait and station".
OR
3. Acidosis that happens, on average, no less than once every two months (this must be documented by the proper blood tests).
OR
4. Diabetic retinopathy that results in a level of visual impairment equal to the criteria set aside in section 2.00 of the impairment listing manual. Essentially, this means a visual impairment that involves a significant loss of peripheral vision in the better of the two eyes, or a significant loss of visual acuity in the better of the two eyes.
Obviously, from a visual standpoint, it is very difficult for an individual with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy to qualify for social security disability or SSI benefits. But how difficult is it to be approved for either SSD or SSI benefits on the basis of diabetes in general?
One of the best pieces of evidence you can have is EMG testing that shows neuropathy. This is often described as severely painful or tingling and numbness. Some diabetics have it so bad that they hurt themselves and do not even feel it.
If you do not meet a listing wild uncontrolled fluctuatins in blood sugar and its effects is an important piece of evidence also.
As always, though, a disability claimant can maximize their chances of being approved for benefits by simply not giving up when they are denied (most claimants are initially denied for benefits), by following the appeals process, and by being fully prepared at the time of a disability hearing, if such a hearing becomes necessary. Hearing preparation, of course, will generally include having able representation and adequate medical record documentation.
As Always Cincinnati social security disability attorney welcomes your questions at 621-2345 or invites you to visit his web site. http://www.castellilaw.com/TOCSocialSecurityDisability.html
Fortunately for SSI and SSD applicants who suffer from the effects of type I diabetes or type II diabetes, diabetes is listed in the Social Security Administration's medical impairment listing manual for disability claims.
If you equal or meet this listing you automatically get benefits as long as you are not working.
This book says the following about diabetes. It makes no distinction between, or reference to, type I diabetes or type II diabetes. It also makes no mention of the severe damage diabetes causes to the vascular system, the nervous system, and the renal system.
Instead, the damage caused to these areas of the body is evaluated under the disability criteria set aside for these specific body systems. For example, kidney problems are evaluated under listing section 6.00, which is devoted to the genito-urinary system.
As with all listings, the diabetes listing focuses on the medical aspects of diabetes which have a direct relationship to functional impairment and restriction. For the purposes of the disability program, these are neuropathy and retinopathy.
The actual listing for diabetes was changed in June of 2011. This listing below no longer applies. For more current information on diabetes and qualifying for social security disability click on the link in red directly below.
Social Security Disability Benefits For Diabetes – How Can You Win A Claim
The actual listing for diabetes indicates that a claimant must have (in order to be approved on the basis of the diabetes listing) the following:
1. A diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus.
AND
2. Evidence of Neuropathy that must be demonstrated by "significant and persistent disorganization of motor function in two extremities" (conceivably, two arms, two legs, or one arm and one leg). This neuropathy must also result in a "sustained disturbance of gross and dexterous movements, or gait and station".
OR
3. Acidosis that happens, on average, no less than once every two months (this must be documented by the proper blood tests).
OR
4. Diabetic retinopathy that results in a level of visual impairment equal to the criteria set aside in section 2.00 of the impairment listing manual. Essentially, this means a visual impairment that involves a significant loss of peripheral vision in the better of the two eyes, or a significant loss of visual acuity in the better of the two eyes.
Obviously, from a visual standpoint, it is very difficult for an individual with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy to qualify for social security disability or SSI benefits. But how difficult is it to be approved for either SSD or SSI benefits on the basis of diabetes in general?
One of the best pieces of evidence you can have is EMG testing that shows neuropathy. This is often described as severely painful or tingling and numbness. Some diabetics have it so bad that they hurt themselves and do not even feel it.
If you do not meet a listing wild uncontrolled fluctuatins in blood sugar and its effects is an important piece of evidence also.
As always, though, a disability claimant can maximize their chances of being approved for benefits by simply not giving up when they are denied (most claimants are initially denied for benefits), by following the appeals process, and by being fully prepared at the time of a disability hearing, if such a hearing becomes necessary. Hearing preparation, of course, will generally include having able representation and adequate medical record documentation.
As Always Cincinnati social security disability attorney welcomes your questions at 621-2345 or invites you to visit his web site. http://www.castellilaw.com/TOCSocialSecurityDisability.html
Monday, November 22, 2010
Social Security Disability Applications Don't Have to Take Forever
Have you filed a social security disability applcation. You know that it can take over 2 years in some instances. However once you get to the office of adjudication and review you may be able to move faster. There are multiple ways an attorney can help with this.
* If your case is strong and you are 50 or over a decision can be asked for on the record.
Social security disability also defines CRITICAL CASES that can be moved forward. These include:
* Terminal illness
* Injury occured while in the military on active duty
* Compassionate allowances for paticular descdribed illnesses.
* DIRE NEED . The claimant is without or unable to obtain food, medicine or shelter.
(you will need documentation of this)
* Claimant is suicidal
This are some difficult situations and attorney guidance is recommended.
by Cincinnati social security Disability Lawyer Anthony Castelli. Call 1-800-447-6549 to get your questions answered for free
* If your case is strong and you are 50 or over a decision can be asked for on the record.
Social security disability also defines CRITICAL CASES that can be moved forward. These include:
* Terminal illness
* Injury occured while in the military on active duty
* Compassionate allowances for paticular descdribed illnesses.
* DIRE NEED . The claimant is without or unable to obtain food, medicine or shelter.
(you will need documentation of this)
* Claimant is suicidal
This are some difficult situations and attorney guidance is recommended.
by Cincinnati social security Disability Lawyer Anthony Castelli. Call 1-800-447-6549 to get your questions answered for free
Friday, November 12, 2010
7 Social Security Secrets on winning your Cincinnati Diability Case
Winning your social security case seems to be getting tougher. Maybe its because of the increase in applicants. Too bad you can not judge shop. This means trying to pick a favorable job. The statistics on judges are mindboggling. Some judges will grant a high perscentage and some judges a low perscentatege.
Here's a link to a social security disability attorney that picks top blogs with helpful information to help you.
This is the social security blog round up. This link should take you to a page on his blog that lists the artice I wrote back in march on the topic
Some of the other topics covered are : Attorney vs non- attorney
Another reason you may be denied your social security benefits(there are many traps you can fall in to. Your credibilty is key)
How to describe Pain (You want to be very specific about location intensity duration )
By Cincinnati social security disability lawyer Anthony Castell.. Call me to get answers to your questions 1-800-447-6549
Here's a link to a social security disability attorney that picks top blogs with helpful information to help you.
This is the social security blog round up. This link should take you to a page on his blog that lists the artice I wrote back in march on the topic
Some of the other topics covered are : Attorney vs non- attorney
Another reason you may be denied your social security benefits(there are many traps you can fall in to. Your credibilty is key)
How to describe Pain (You want to be very specific about location intensity duration )
By Cincinnati social security disability lawyer Anthony Castell.. Call me to get answers to your questions 1-800-447-6549
Monday, November 1, 2010
Social Security Disability for Epilepsy by Cincinnati Lawyer
Social Security has stringent requirements to get disability benefits for epilepsy. As November is Epilepsy awareness month I wanted to give you a short primer on social secuity disability for epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a listed illness. This means that if you meet these criteria and are not working gainfully you will be approved for benefits. The assumption from meeting or equalling a listing is that you are unable to work because of the severity of your epilepsy.
Here is a brief outline of the listing :
11.01 Category of Impairments, Neurological
11.02 Epilepsy - convulsive epilepsy, (grand mal or psychomotor), documented by detailed description of a typical seizure pattern, including all associated phenomena; occurring more frequently than once a month, in spite of at least 3 months of prescribed treatment. With"
A. Daytime episodes (loss of consciousness and convulsive seizures) or
B. Nocturnal episodes manifesting residuals which interfere significantly with activity during the day
11.03 Epilepsy - nonconvulsive epilepsy (petit mal, psychomotor, or focal), documented by detailed description of a typical seizure pattern including all associated phenomena, occurring more frequently than once weekly in spite of at least 3 months of prescribed treatment. With alteration of awareness or loss of consciousness and transient postictal manifestations of unconventional behavior or significant interference with activity during the day. http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/11.00-Neurological-Adult.htm
So with grand mal seizures you need to have them at least once a month and with petit mal more fequently than once per week. Even if you do not have the exact symptoms you still can be found disabled if you are unabe to work for at least one full year.
By Cincinnati social security disability lawyer Anthony Castelli click the back link for help
Epilepsy is a listed illness. This means that if you meet these criteria and are not working gainfully you will be approved for benefits. The assumption from meeting or equalling a listing is that you are unable to work because of the severity of your epilepsy.
Here is a brief outline of the listing :
11.01 Category of Impairments, Neurological
11.02 Epilepsy - convulsive epilepsy, (grand mal or psychomotor), documented by detailed description of a typical seizure pattern, including all associated phenomena; occurring more frequently than once a month, in spite of at least 3 months of prescribed treatment. With"
A. Daytime episodes (loss of consciousness and convulsive seizures) or
B. Nocturnal episodes manifesting residuals which interfere significantly with activity during the day
11.03 Epilepsy - nonconvulsive epilepsy (petit mal, psychomotor, or focal), documented by detailed description of a typical seizure pattern including all associated phenomena, occurring more frequently than once weekly in spite of at least 3 months of prescribed treatment. With alteration of awareness or loss of consciousness and transient postictal manifestations of unconventional behavior or significant interference with activity during the day. http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/11.00-Neurological-Adult.htm
So with grand mal seizures you need to have them at least once a month and with petit mal more fequently than once per week. Even if you do not have the exact symptoms you still can be found disabled if you are unabe to work for at least one full year.
By Cincinnati social security disability lawyer Anthony Castelli click the back link for help
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