Archive for May, 2008
How Long After My Social Security Hearing Does It Take To Get A Decision?
I went to my Social Security hearing. But, the Judge did not say if she was going to find me disabled or not. When do I get my decision?!?
As you personally experienced, in most Social Security cases, the judge does not rule on your case at your hearing. In Colorado, I only [...]
Is Social Phobia a Disability?
The short answer is “yes.”
However, knowing that a condition can be disabling does not tell you HOW to prove that social phobia is disabling in your case.
As in any Social Security disability case, you have to show that social phobia keeps you from being able to engage in substantial gainful activity (generally full time work).
Thank You Rosina M!
I was recently having trouble getting my local Social Security office to process some Social Security forms. After multiple attempts to resolve the problem via telephone and mail, I simply went down to the local Social Security office on Academy Boulevard.
The counter person was polite, but ultimately got tired of dealing with me because [...]
Mini Review: Aliph Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset
I am testing the new Bluetooth headset from Aliph, the Jawbone 2. Since I am frequently out of the office, driving to or from Social Security hearings, a quality telephone headset is an important part of my practice.
As other reviewers have noted, the headset about half the size of the prior Jawbone, which I [...]
Know Your Judge
I enjoyed attorney Gordon Gates‘ post about knowing who your judge is in your Social Security case:
The first thing I want to know when I receive a hearing notice for a Social Security disability claim is the name of the administrative law judge (ALJ) who will hear the case and decide the claim. It probably [...]
Social Security and Complex Partial Seizures
The diagnosis of complex partial seizures brings a wide set of complications to a Social Security disability case. I have seen cases where benefits were denied because EEG results were normal. This exemplifies the confusion between partial complex partial seizures and epileptic seizures
I have tried to bridge this gap in understanding by working [...]
Can You Afford a Social Security Disability Attorney
Nate Craig of Truth of the Matter Asserted has a great article on how easy Social Security makes it for you to hire and pay for an attorney in a Social Security case:
Social Security cases are paid on a contingency basis, which means that the attorney can only collect a fee when you are successful [...]
2008 Colorado Springs Ask-A-Lawyer
I had a blast at the 2008 Ask-A-Lawyer last weekend at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello.
Here is a shot of me and Virginia at the table, and that is my boy doing the robot next to me.
Voice Recognition Review: MacSpeech Dictate and RevoLabs xTag Wireless Microphone
I recently added MacSpeech Dictate, a voice recognition software package for Macs to my technology arsenal. Many readers may be familiar with NaturallySpeaking, a robust voice recognition software package for PCs. I was previously a NaturallySpeaking user, before switching to the Mac. If you are a PC user, NaturallySpeaking Preferred, is a great program [...]
Could You Pick Your Attorney Out Of A Line Up?
Are you represented by an attorney on your Social Security case? You are? Terrific! You obviously know that your chances of winning your case increase significantly if you have an lawyer helping you.
Now, close your eyes - ok, wait until the end of this paragraph - then close your eyes and try [...]
Tips When Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits
Dr. Fink of The Bipolar Blog has compiled a great list of suggestions for when you filing for disability benefits.
Consult your doctor and therapist
Keep your doctor appointments
Have your doctor complete an RFC form for you
Document everything
File immediately
Appeal
Keep copies
This is just a summary, the article goes into quite a bit of detail.
However, I do not agree [...]
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