How “Severe” must a condition be to meet the criteria for a “Medically Determinable Severe Impairment?”

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Ever since he fell on his construction job, Kaitlyn’s husband Jeremy has been experiencing blackouts. While he was still physically able to do his job, Jeremy was afraid that he would have a blackout at work and cause injury to himself or his co-workers. Kaitlyn called us trying to find out if Jeremy’s condition could qualify him to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI).

Can I return to work after receiving disability benefits?

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At age 30, Denise was injured in an accident while working at her factory job. She was unable to walk and wheelchair bound for more than a year and we helped her get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Three years later, after undergoing therapy and rehabilitation, Denise wanted to rebuild her life and re-enter the workforce. She turned to us once more to find out how Social Security handles beneficiaries who were trying to return to the workforce.

Can Patrick receive Medicare coverage along with his disability benefits?

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Patrick was 45 years old when he was seriously injured while operating heavy equipment at his construction worksite. He was unable to return to work for more than a year and we helped him to obtain Social Security Disability Benefits.  Out of work, Patrick’s insurance no longer covered his medical bills and he wondered if he could receive Medicare benefits even though he was under age 65.

Disclaimer: This story is based on a real case. The names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Information presented here is general in nature and should not be construed as formal legal advice or as the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Cases differ and past performance does not guarantee future results.

Happy Holidays! On behalf of our family and staff, we extend the best of the holiday season and the New Year to you and yours. The holiday season is for energizing our family connections, and at Cervoni Disability Law, we help families understand the Social Security disability benefits that may be available to them. We helped Joe and his family receive disability benefits.

Disclaimer: This story is based on a real case. The names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Information presented here is general in nature and should not be construed as formal legal advice or as the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Cases differ and past performance does not guarantee future results.

Josephine had always suffered with vision problems, but lately, her sight had been worsening and she confided to her neighbor Veronica that she would be leaving her job at the end of the year. At age 52, she was too young to retire and she was head of her household of three teen-aged boys. Veronica told Josephine that she should call a disability attorney to find out if she could get Social Security Disability benefits to provide support for her family.

Disclaimer: This story is based on a real case. The names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Information presented here is general in nature and should not be construed as formal legal advice or as the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Cases differ and past performance does not guarantee future results.

At age 58, Marianne slipped and fell at home and could no longer work at her floor sales job of 20 years at a high end boutique at the mall. A debilitating hip and knee injury kept her from standing for long periods of time. Her best friend Julia suggested that she apply for disability benefits since standing, and even walking for that matter was a problem. Marianne heard that Social Security applies earnings tests to determine whether or not someone is eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.  Julia suggested that Marianne call our firm, Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC to speak to a disability attorney to find out if she meets the criteria.

Disclaimer: These stories are based on real cases. The names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Information presented here is general in nature and should not be construed as formal legal advice or as the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Cases differ and past performance does not guarantee future results.

“My back injury was severe and my doctor does not believe that I will ever be able to do construction work again,” Rudy told us when he called to learn more about Social Security Disability Insurance. “My right arm and wrist can hardly move anymore,” said Vanessa. “My doctor says I have carpal tunnel syndrome that may or may not get better with many months of therapy. I don’t have enough sick leave to cover all that time,” she explained wanting to know if she was eligible to receive SSDI benefits.

Disclaimer: This story is based on a real case. The names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Information presented here is general in nature and should not be construed as formal legal advice or as the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Cases differ and past performance does not guarantee future results.

WE HELPED EMMA WHEN THE VA COULDN'T

Emma was caught off guard. She had served in the military for five years and two months before her final tour was over, while driving to an assignment, her car was rear-ended by a tractor trailer. She survived the accident, but it left her with broken hip bones and a speech impairment from a head wound.  She was sure that her veteran’s benefits would cover her medical and other needs, but was surprised to find out that since her injuries were ruled “not service connected” she was ineligible for benefits.

Disclaimer: This story is based on a real case. The names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Information presented here is general in nature and should not be construed as formal legal advice or as the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Cases differ and past performance does not guarantee future results.

WE HELPED GRACIE HELP A DISABLED HOMELESS VETERAN

Gracie called me one day from the homeless outreach program at her church about one of her clients, Matthew. He had served two tours in Iraq, and was a decorated veteran, but his re-integration into life back home was not going well.  Because of PTSD and anger management issues, Matthew decided last Christmas to leave his wife and family to live on his own. His decision left him on the streets of the Capitol and he ended up coming to the shelter at least 3 nights a week. Matthew needed help to access the services that he needed to address his mental health issues and to get back on his feet.

Disclaimer: This story is based on a real case. The names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Information presented here is general in nature and should not be construed as formal legal advice or as the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Cases differ and past performance does not guarantee future results.

WHEN JASON’S MOM RETIRED, WE HELPED JASON GET ADULT DISABLED CHILD SSDI BENEFITS

Jason’s mom, Mariel retired last year.  As a single mom of four, she had worked for over 40 years at the local pharmacy to provide for her family.  Three of her children are now adults with their own families, but her middle child, Jason, who is now 24, has been severely autistic since childhood.