Court Reverses Social Security Disability Decision for Failure to Properly Consider Mental Impairments – Jusino v. Commissioner of Social Security

As experienced Social Security Disability attorneys who have represented thousands of clients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in claims for disability benefits, we understand that many people are not able to work as a result of a combination of physical and mental impairments. In Jusino v. Commissioner of Social Security, the District Court...

Railroad Disability

When there has been a disabling issue due to railroad work, workers must understand the governing principles for a railroad disability pension. Principles the Railroad Retirement Board Follows When Deciding on Railroad Disability Employers and employees must come to an agreement that there will be cooperation with the Railroad Retirement Board. The following principles will...

The Exam for Social Security Disability in Poughkeepsie NY

The SSD examiner or administrative law judge might want you to submit to further medical tests so that they can obtain more information about your condition. You should not be alarmed by a request for these consultative exams as they occur regularly. The following video will further explain the procedure of applying for  Social Security...

Disability Lawyers in New York Address Cystic Fibrosis and Social Security Disability

Cystic fibrosis is a respiratory disease that impacts the lungs and other organs, such as the pancreas. The disease causes thick mucus to form in the lungs, which increases chances for lung infections. Many sufferers experience symptoms such as breathing difficulties, heavy coughing, high blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep disorders. Additionally, cystic fibrosis sufferers...

Some medical conditions consistently limit your ability to carry out day-to-day activities. The symptoms are so severe that basic day-to-day tasks cannot be performed at all or without help. However, if you are suffering from a digestive disorder, your symptoms can fluctuate between severe and manageable days. For disability claims, this can be an issue in whether you...

Complex Regional Pain in Social Security Claims

Complex regional pain syndrome is a rare condition with an origindoctors cannot completely explain. Most medical professionals believe that complex regional pain often occurs in an individual’s limbs. Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic condition that impacts your central nervous system. Some of the symptoms include burning or shooting pain, swelling, skin changes, bone and...

Proving You Can’t Do a Sedentary Job

If you are under 50 years old and applying for disability benefits, you will most likely need to prove that your medical impairment prevents you from performing most sedentary jobs. Even though it may be difficult to fulfill this criteria, you don’t have to be completely bedridden to get your claim approved. If you have...

Maintaining Long Term Disability Eligibility

Despite being unable to work, it is not unusual for long term disability claimants to find themselves doing battle with their insurance carriers over eligibility, and many require the services of New York long term disability lawyers to ultimately gain approval of benefits. For all disability recipients and especially for those who have fought hard...

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