Social Security Disability

Take Another Look at Your Injury Case

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Sometimes it helps to take a different view of things to understand what is really happening.

For instance, in your injury or disability case imagine what the Judge is reviewing in making her decision.

Pretend that you are the Judge and you have just heard the injured person testify that they have pain most of the day and it makes it hard to concentrate and perform daily activities.

Now imagine that you are the Judge and you are reviewing the injured person’s medical records.

The medical records report the patient is feeling fine. The records do not show any xrays or MRI’s. The records show appointments every 6 months.

You would expect the Judge to be somewhat confused with the difference between the testimony and the records.

What if the records showed doctor visits every 2 months, with an xray of the knee showing arthritis, and an emergency room visit for extreme pain thrown in, and doctor’s notes describing ongoing pain with activity.

The Judge would be able to find the injured person’s testimony more believable based on these set of records.

The point is that you want to tell your doctor everything that is happening, and you want to seek the treatment that is necessary to diagnose your condition and address the pain.

It is very unlikely to win a case based on testimony alone.

You will need to have supporting medical records explaining your pain and the extent of the pain.

Questions about your injury or disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois injury and disability attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

 

How Social Security Misleads About Claiming Benefits

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A recent GAO report and Senate hearing took Social Security task for its information about claiming Social Security benefits

Source: How Social Security Misleads About Claiming Benefits

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Make sure that you check with an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer when you are seeking disability benefits.

Custom Legal Help- Why Those Social Security Questions are So Important

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Social Security is famous for sending out a large number of questionnaires.

They cover anything from daily activities, work history, headaches, pain to drug and alcohol abuse.

They are very important because the people who review them are using your medical records and your answers on the forms to determine your level of functioning.

This ultimately leads to a decision on whether or not you are disabled.

It is important to know why the questions are being asked.

It is also important to understand how the answers fit into the rules and law and why certain answers may mean you are disabled or not.

Do not attempt to answer the questions on the forms without guidance from an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer.

Misunderstanding a question may result in you being found disabled.

Custom legal services means that your lawyer is sitting down with you and going through the questions with you so that you understand why it is being asked and making sure that you are giving Social Security a complete and honest picture of your limitations and past work history.

It is also important to fax your answers to the Social Security office listed on the forms. This insures timely filing of your answers and that they are sent directly to your electronic file without them being lost.

Make sure that you get all the help you need to win your Social Security Disability case. Contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Amid opioid epidemic, rules for drug companies are loosened – LA Times

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When it comes to combating the nation’s opioid epidemic, politicians of all stripes say they are fully committed.

Source: Amid opioid epidemic, rules for drug companies are loosened – LA Times

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Addiction to pain medications may be an important problem for people who are disabled or who have suffered a work injury. They must deal with chronic pain and avoid addiction. Research into non-addictive methods of reducing pain is very important.

Communicating with Your Lawyer and Custom Legal Services

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A major part of custom legal help is being able to communicate with your lawyer in the ways that fit you best.

Does texting fit your busy life style? We can do that for you.

Does emailing help you put your thoughts in order? We can do that too.

Do you want to meet face-to-face in our office? No problem.

Do you want someone to come to your house to discuss the what is happening next in your case? We will make arrangements.

Do feel more comfortable meeting in a nearby restaurant or coffee shop? Just let us know the time and place.

Custom legal services is about your lifestyle and needs.

What someone to talk to about your case and what it means to you. Feel free to contact Illinois disability and injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.