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Ideas for MS Cases and Social Security Disability

Dirk May Help, Law, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

Social Security Disability cases are very difficult to win so you must make sure that you have developed your case as well as possible.

Even serious illnesses such as multiple sclerosis must be completely explained to Social Security in order to win.

For instance, a diagnosis of MS is not sufficient to win a case.

In disability cases you must show how the condition or disease limits you.

Some people may be able to work full time with MS and others with MS cannot even work part-time.

The most important way to help your Social Security Disability case is to explain to your doctors your major symptoms and how it effects your daily activities.

Such as weakness, spasticity, numbness, fatigue, cognitive problems, walking problems, depression.

Tell your doctors if your MS limits your ability to use your hands and fingers, if you need to use a brace or cane, if you must take naps and for how long, if you cannot concentrate or focus for more than short periods.

Enlist the help of your doctor to describe your limitations. Such as “it will help your condition to take at least 2 naps a day for one to two hours each time.” Or “make sure that you do not use your hands more than a few hours per day.” Or “do not stand or walk more than 2 hours per day.”

Each doctor is different, however they may be willing to document your limitations and express their opinion whether you will be off task more than 20 percent of the day because of your MS symptoms.

Need some help with your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Do I qualify for both V.A. benefits and Social Security disability benefits?

Dirk May Help, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

Did you suffer a service-related injury? Here’s what you need to know about applying for Social Security disability benefits.

Source: Do I qualify for both V.A. benefits and Social Security disability benefits?

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Yes, you can get both Social Security Disability benefits and VA benefits. Make sure that you apply for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you can no longer work so that you do not miss out on any payments.

The Key to Winning Social Security Disability Benefits

Dirk May Help, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

It is very disappointing to read many of the medical reports submitted to Social Security Judges.

They read like little is wrong with the person. Phrases such as “doing well” or “responding to treatment” or “no complaints” appear.

This is fine if this is your true condition. However, many claimants will tell you that they can barely do anything around the house and they certainly cannot work full time.

If your records contain phrases such as mentioned above, then you will most definitely lose.

You must tell the doctor and nurses your true condition regarding pain, mobility, limitations and energy level.

This must be done at every doctor’s visit.

If you need a cane, brace or any other assistive device make sure that you ask the doctor for a prescription.

This shows the doctor agrees with your condition and limitations.

Your medical providers must be aware of all your major problems and record them in your medical file.

Social Security Judges lean heavily on medical records, do not lose your case because you fail to tell your doctors and nurses the whole truth regarding your condition.

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

Back Injuries and Your Work Comp Claim

Dirk May Help, Medical, Workers Compensation

Of course back injuries can be very serious.

The problem is that many people have pre-existing back conditions and Workers’ Compensation insurance companies will try to use this against you to deny or minimize your injury.

Here are some tips to make sure that you recover full value for your back injury at work.

Make sure that you report your injury at work right away to your supervisor and put it in writing.

Make sure that you go to the doctor as soon as possible and tell the doctor how you were hurt at work and how your back feels different than before.
In other words, if your back was hurting before the work injury make sure that you explain how this pain is different and whether the past treatment had resolved your past back pain.

Make sure that you go to the doctor for treatment and follow doctor’s orders.

Make sure that you ask for an MRI to provide objective proof of damage to your back.

Make sure that you get the help of an experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyer to help fight the insurance company.

More questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Mental Illness and Social Security Disability

Dirk May Help, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

It is very difficult to win your Social Security Disability case if you are suffering from mental illness and have no other physical problems.

The reason is that Social Security and many Administrative Law Judges have a hidden bias against mental illness.

They believe that there is some type of a job a person can perform even if they suffer from severe depression and anxiety.

You will need to make sure that you do everything appropriately to put your situation in the proper light.

Make sure that you go to a counselor and a psychiatrist.

A specialist shows that your condition is serious.

Make sure that you explain your symptoms and problems to your counselor and psychiatrist.

You want the medical records to reflect your specific limitations such as concentration and focus, racing thoughts, frequent panic attacks, medications that make you zombie like, or suicidal thoughts.

Make sure that you keep your lawyer informed about any mental hospitalizations, shock therapy, medications and other treatment.

Make sure that you keep a journal or notebook describing problems you face throughout your daily activities.

Make sure that you have a record of problems you had in past jobs that caused you to leave or be terminated.

The key is highlighting the problems that you prevent you from working even simple jobs.

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