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Social Security Disability and Medical Treatment

Dirk May Denial, Help, Jobs, Law, Lawyers, Medical, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income February 18, 2011

It may seem obvious, but the most important part of getting approved for Social Security Disability is your medical treatment.

If you do not get treatment you will be denied.

The Administrative Law Judge looks at your medical records when they decide your case.

If you have no treatment or not much treatment you will lose your Social Security Disability case.

I realize it is often very difficult to get medical treatment without health insurance but there are ways to get needed treatment.

You can apply for a state medical card.

You can apply for charity care through local hospitals.

You can apply for free or reduced price clinics.

You can go to community mental health clinics.

Again, none of this is easy. However, you must try very hard to get the needed medical treatment.

It is worth it in the end, when you are found disabled.

Questions about Social Security Disability and medical treatment? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Do Not Give Up

Dirk May Denial, Help, Jobs, Law, Lawyers, Medical, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income February 11, 2011

The most important advice I can give a person who is applying for Social Security Disability?

Do not give up!

There are 2 levels before the hearing. The people who review the applications are swamped with files. They probably only take a few minutes to determine whether you are eligible.

You cannot quit if you are denied at these levels. You must appeal.

The Administrative Law Judge will give your case the most detailed review than the lower levels. The Judge is a lawyer who knows the Social Security laws and rules.

But what if you are denied at the Hearing level?

You can still appeal after the hearing. It is rare to see a reversal from the Appeals Council, however, remands for another hearing happen more often.

I have also seen cases when a person is denied at hearing, and a new application is filed and Social Security will approve the person for disability benefits.

None of this will happen if you give up.

Questions about your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Social Security Disability and Back Pain

Dirk May Denial, Help, Jobs, Law, Lawyers, Medical, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income February 4, 2011

Many people suffer from back problems, and this keeps them from working.

Social Security looks beyond the diagnosis of back problems.

For example, back strains, herniated discs, discectomies, and fusions.

But the practical aspect of Social Security Disability is that surgeries, especially multiple surgeries, for back problems are important to the Judges.

Ongoing pain management is also important. The prescription of narcotic pain medications can limit your daily activities because of side effects.

Social Security wants to know how a person’s functions are limited.

Does pain reduce your concentration?

Do you spend most of your time reclining or lying down?

Is your lifting limited to small amounts?

Questions about your back condition and Social Security Disability? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.