Social Security Disability Case Results

Social Security Disability Case

Social Security Disability Claimant

Outcome according to this party: $70,000 in back Social Security benefits awarded
Description according to this party:
Claimant/Plaintiff only had a second grade education. Claimant was 62 years old and had been receiving SSI since 1992. Claimant had been shot and determined medically eligible for SSI. The Claimant applied for SSDI dating back to date last insured (DLI). Linder Law Office secured an IQ test demonstrating Claimant had an IQ of 56 and supported it with testimony of family members that claimant had to have assistance in all areas of daily living. The Administrative Law Judge ruled in the Claimants favor with an onset date of 1969. Application for SSDI was submitted to SSA in 2006.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party:$50,000 in back Social Security benefits awarded
Description according to this party:
Plaintiff/Claimant was a Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD and other problems. Social Security failed to secure Veteran's Administration records outlining claimants disabilities. Linder Law Office secured VA records and submitted them to SSA. At the Administrative Law hearing, a licensed counselor from the VA testified supporting claimants disabilities and handicaps. The Administrative Law Judge ruled in favor of the claimant dating the disability to the time of the VA treatment/records.

Disability Appeals Council

Outcome according to this party:Successful remand to ALJ
Description according to this party:
Plaintiff/Claimant was suffering from various mental and physical disorders. Previous law firm had held an ALJ hearing and lost. Claimant filed an appeal with the Appeals Council and got the case successfully remanded, but lost at a second hearing. Plaintiff/Claimant hired Linder Law office who reviewed the transcript and decision and appealed the decision on the basis that the ALJ returned the Claimant to past relevant work when the Plaintiff/Claimant was prescribed a cane and had problems with bilateral manual dexterity. The Appeals Council remanded and sent the Plaintiff/Claimant for an additional Consultative Exam. Plaintiff/Claimant was successful on third hearing and is now receiving Social Security benefits.

Railroad Retirement Board

Outcome according to this party:$50,000 back social security/Railroad Ret Board
Description according to this party:
Plaintiff/Claimant was a railroad conductor. Had previous work experience so Claimant had Social Security benefits as well as Railroad Retirement Board benefits. Claimant had back injury and was not able to perform full range of functions. Linder Law office arrange for a psychological evaluation which revealed a Global Assessment Functioning score of 35. Railroad Retirement Board adjudicator awarded disability and back benefits to claimant.

Social Security Disability claim

Outcome according to this party: Client won $2,000 per month benefits
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 54 year old nurse in a supervisory position suffering from Transverse Myelitis. Linder Law office successful compiled medical information and information regarding her conditions so that the claimant was successful on the initial application stage. Claimant had previously been denied but the time to reopen the case had expired.

Social Security Disability claim

Outcome according to this party: Successful claim for back benefits over $50,000
Description according to this party:
Client was 57 year old male suffering from Major recurring depression; obsessive compulsive disorder and Parkinson's disease. Claimant had been hospitalized at VA hospital for attempted suicide. SSA denied claimant after failing to precure records from VA. Claimant also had a DLI issue in that claimant was self employed and failed to have substantial earnings. Linder Law Office and their accountant amended prior three year tax returns to voluntarily pay into Social Security thus satisfying the DLI issue resulting in a successful claim.

Social Security Disability claim

Outcome according to this party: Claimant won back benefits totally over $50,000
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 62 year old computer programmer. DDS only collected information on his back injury in mid 1980's. Claimant had been treated for colon rectal cancer at Mayo clinic and had glaucoma surgery. Linder Law Office collected medical information and forwarded it on for Reconsideration level and then filed a Request for an Administrative Law Judge Hearing upon denial at Reconsideration level. Claimant had problems with irregular bowels and inability to perform at a sedentary level of work. Claim granted at an on the Record Request.

Social Security Disability - Appeals Council

Outcome according to this party: Reversal of ALJ decision - four years back dating
Description according to this party:
Claimant was 59 years of age on the alleged onset date. Administrative Law Judge issued a partially favorable decision establishing onset as of November 1, 2006. Linder Law Office appealed the ALJ decision in that the Vocational Expert testified that the claimant had transferable skills in the customer service and could work as a receptionist. Claimant previously worked as a cosmetologist and caregiver for the elderly. The Appeals Council was not similar to past relevant work and the ALJ was in error in considering work that was not past relevant work with no transferable skills. The Appeals Council reversed the ALJ decision of an onset date of November 1, 2006 and established a disability onset date of January 1, 2002.

Social Security ALJ hearing level

Outcome according to this party: Fully favorable decision - over $50,000 in benefit
Description according to this party:
Claimants past relevant work was as a coal miner; surveyor; and greeter at Wall Mart. Counsel argued that the surveyor's position occurred prior to 15 years ago and could not be considered as relevant under social security standards. Claimant had the following severe impairments: seizure disorder; depression; CAD; pulmonary disease; diabetes; disorders of the back and status post CVA. claimant had further limitations on mental disorders under 20 CF, Part 404, subpart P, Appendix 1. The ALJ disregarded the state agency medical opinions and gave controlling weight to the treating physician as it was more consistent with the medical record as a whole. The Administrative Law Judge ruled that the claimaint was disabled since April 8, 2006 the date of the alleged onset.

Social Security Disability Hearing ALJ level

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable Outcome
Description according to this party:
Claimant had the following severe impairments: Obesity; rheumatoid arthritis; epilepsy; restless leg syndrome; depression; restrictive airway disease. Claimant had moderate restrictions in daily living with restrictions of activities of daily living; moderate difficulties in maintaining social functioning; moderate difficulities in maintaining concentration; persistance or pace and no episodes. The additional nonexertional iimitations of BMI and rheumatoid arthritis prevent claimant from performing even sedentary work. Onset date was June 15, 2007.

Social Security Disability Case ALJ Hearing $116k back benefts awarded

Outcome according to this party: Successful Remand at ALJ level; Favorable decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant had first hearing n July 31, 2007. Claimant's date last insured was December 1998. At the 2007 hearing, the ALJ determined that the claimant had one medically detemined impairment in 1998 (gastric surgery). claimant had been diagnosed by pyschiatrist in 2003 with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, major-depression. Linder Law Office filed an appeal with the Appeals Council and the Appeals Council agreed the ALJ erred and remanded the case for further proceedings. Medical evidence the ALJ failed to consider prior to 1998 was pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease, chronic iron deficiency anemia, diplopia, herniated disk and numbness of the left 4th and 5th fingers. Linder Law Office gathered and submitted a child custody evaluation from claimant's divorce (1989) and solicited testimony from pyschiatrist and the consultative medical expert that it would be medically impossible to determine that claimant's ailments did not or could not have been severe prior to onset. Collateral evidence and testimony indicated that claimant would not throw away garbage; could not maintain activities of daily living and social functioning; had repeated episodes of decompensation. The ALJ indicated that it was a two pronged question -- was the claimant disabled as of the 1998 DLI date and since the claimant did not file until February 27, 2004 was there reason to warrant not filing. ALJ found fully favorable for claimant after lengthy testimony and legal argument. Onset date of disability December 31, 1998.

Social Security Disability claimant

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 56 year old lady who had past relevant work experience as a bank teller. This work lasted the prior fifteen years. Claimant had fibromyalgia and arthritis. Linder Law Office sent a residual functional capacity questionnaire to her treating physician and the doctor noted that she had marked functional compromise is almost unable to dress herself. Physician limited her to lifting less than 10 lbs and would miss work more than three times per month because of her impairments and was not malingering. Claimant's transferability of skills was not relevant due to her age. Disabled as of August 3, 2006.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Partially Favorable - claimant received $33,800
Description according to this party:
Claimant had previously filed for Social Security benefits and been denied at the ALJ level and at the Appeals Council level. Claimant was not represented by Linder Law office at that hearing. Claimant alleged disability as of 10/31/2001 (prior to previous ALJ ruling) and alleged impairments were: History of head injury (Traumatic Brain Injury); history of left ankle fusion; diabetes mellitus; coronary artery disease; diabetes; obesity and depression. Judge ruled that the prior ruling prevented a finding of disability prior to 10/29/2005 because of the prior ruling. ALJ found that the Claimant became disabled on June 11, 2006 due to developing a series of seizures and his restrictive limitations due to the seizures.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable on the record decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 45 year old male who was found to have the following medical severe impairments: coronary artery disease; peripheral vascular disease with claudication; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; carotid artery stenosis; and depression. Linder Law office developed the medical records and submitted them to the Office of Disability Appeal & Review. Claimant was determined to be limited to sedentary work unable to stoop, crouch, crawl, kneel, or frequently bend; unable to sit without changing position frequently and without elevating his lower extremities; unable to concentrate and maintain attention and unable to sustain a full time work schedule without using excessive leave. The claimant was found to be disabled as of August 16, 2006.

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Decision at the Rec. $12,296 back benefits.
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 58 year old male whose past relevant work was as a wood floor finisher. He had Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and allergies. Linder Law Office submitted a request for a fully favorable reconsideration decision and gathered two Residual Functional Capacity Questionnaires from claimants doctors. Claimant had a reduced lung capacity of 49%, His physicians limited him to walking less than 1 block; standing only 15 to 20 minutes; needing frequent breaks for fatigue; rarely lifting less than 10 lbs and missing more than 4 days per month. onset of disability was October 2007

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable Bench Decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 64 year old male whose past relevant work was as a waiter. Claimant had served in Vietnam and claimed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Claimant had multiple hospitalizations at VA and regular hospitals for anxiety; depression and had substance abuse problems. Linder Law Office submitted a Pre Trial Memorandum outlining the claimants conditions and the Administrative Law Judge ruled from the bench that the claimant was entitled to benefits as of the date he turned 60 years of age. The claimant turned 60 in December of 2004, So a decision was made to award him benefits as of December 2004.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Decision at the Reconsideration Level
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 39 year old male who had a past relevant work history as a general laborer and some college. He suffered from Bipolar Disorder and Depression and had some hospitalizations and was on Lovastatin; Depakote; Lisinop; and Lexapro. Claimant was originally denied at the Initial claim level but his claim was allowed at the reconsideration level with an onset date of January 1, 2008.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Decision at the Initial Claim Level
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 45 year old male who had mental/memory loss and physical problems in that his leg was broken and he could not stand for lengths of time. Claimant was awarded SSI as of December 2008.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully favorable at initial level onset 4/15/2005
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 58 year old male who had a High School education and some college. He was employed as a gardener and suffered from Myelopathy; progressive gait imbalance and cervical cord injury. Had to walk with the use of a cane and uses furniture for stability at home. Linder Law Office assisted claimant with filing the claim and gathering medical evidence that fully supported claimants case and met listing 1.04. Claimant deemed disabled as of April 15, 2005 and awarded past benefits of $20,818 and monthly benefits of $1,292 from February 2009 onward.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully favorable Decision onset 9/2/2005
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 50 year old male who was born with Spina Bifida and decided to return to work and had worked for several years. Claimant suffered from numbness and weakness in his hands and arms as a result of the surgery for his Chiari-II malformation. He also has been treated for depression and anxiety disorder and has diabetes. He has moderate pain and his primary physician supplied a very favorable Residual Function Capacity Questionnaire. Claimant has problems with gait and leg drags and cannot sit for prolonged periods. SSR 96-9p indicated that based upon the claimant's age, education, work experience, and residual functioning capacity that a finding of "disabled" is appropriate.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable bench decision $23,000 back pay
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 47 year old male. The State Bureau of Disability Determination Services evaluated claimant for Adjustment disorder. A Consultative Examine was ordered and claimant had a 64 full scale IQ. Other ailments that the claimant had was Sleep Apnea; Coronary Heart Disease; 3 heart attacks; severe hypertension; diabetes; shortness of breath; obesity. DDS did not evaluate or take in consideration claimant's IQ. Claimant met listing 12.05. Linder Law Office prepared a pretrial memorandum arguing effective date of onset was August 12, 2001. Judge ruled favorably from the bench.

Social Security Disability - Appeals Counsel

Outcome according to this party: Case remanded back to the ALJ level
Description according to this party:
Claimant and Linder Law Office appealed from an unfavorable ALJ decision on June 27, 2008. Linder Law Office argued that the ALJ did not adequately give weight to the treating source opinion of the claimant's physical limitations or a good rationale as to why it was not accepted. The hypothetical also did not contain any restrictions based on clearly documented mental restrictions of adjustment disorder and depressed mood.

Social Security Appeal Council Remand

Outcome according to this party: Successful Remand on Appeal from the AC
Description according to this party:
Claimant and Linder Law Office appealed to the Appeals Council from an unfavorable hearing on June 27, 2008. Linder Law Office argued that the ALj's rejection of the treating source physician opinion was in error. The Appeals Council ruled that the ALj did not contain a complete evaluation of the treating source opinion of the claimant's physical limitation's or a rationale as to why the opinion was not accepted. The Appeals Council also ruled that the hypothetical posed to the Vocational Expert did not include consideration for the claimant's adjustment disorder and depressed mood.

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 51 year old female who had a high school diploma and whose date last insured was March 1987. Claimant was applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Claimant suffered from Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood; hypertension; learning impairments and depression. Prior past relevant work was as a beautician. Linder Law office got medical records from 1987-88 which supported claimants allegations and established a long history of mental problems and her diagnosis was supported by her current therapist. The ALJ gave little weight to the State Agency psychologist consultant in that the medical evidence of record was consistent with the record as a whole. Claimant was disabled as of November 30, 2006.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable - disability to 11/29/2004
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 40 year old female who had previously worked as a cashier. A past decision was reopened due to new evidence being developed. Claimant suffered from ADHD; Depression; Anxiety; Behavior Disorder; arthritis; thyroid problems; and neck problems. Claimant had previously used cocaine and other illegal drugs. Linder Law Office developed evidence that an underlying childhood psychological problem that developed well before the substance addiction and showed that claimant has abstanied from drug and alcohols usage for a significant time period. Linder Law Office gathered significant psychological and medical records which supported claimants medical allegations.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable onset 3/15/2006
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 43 year old female who had a 12th grade education. Past relevant work was as a care giver. The claimant had a history of asthma; left shoulder impingement status post left shoulder surgery; lumbar disk disease with radiculopathy status post diskectomychest pain; hypertension; obesity; carpel tunnel and left leg problems. The claimant had the residual functional capacity to perform light work but due to the combined effort of severe physical impairments and concomitant pain and problems with concentration was unable to sustain work activity on a full time basis.

Social Security Disability Reconsideration Level

Outcome according to this party: Successful decision at the Reconsideration level
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 55 year old male with a 12th grade education. Claimant suffered from agoraphobia; anxiety disorder; panic attacks; sciatic nerve; gout; frostbite; acid reflux; and High Blood Pressure. claimant was disabled as of 1/1/2008 due to the anxiety and depression.

Social Security Disability - Favorable Bench Decision

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Bench decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 54 year old male. past relevant work included laundry attendant; delivery driver; and a Laborer/driller with he EPA. Claimant had significant gaps of unemployment and lack of insurance. The alleged disabilities were COPD and Asthma. The lung function capacity tests and other tests did not meet a listing requirement. The Claimant had over 8 Emergency Room visits for shortness of breath and swelling of limbs in 2008. The Illinois Bureau of Disability Determination stated claimant had no physical limitations, however, the treating source physician diagnosed the claimant with severe osteoporosis which degraded the functional capacity of the claimant. The ALJ ruled that the onset date was February of 2008 in accordance with the osteoporosis and in recognition of the severity of the COPD/Asthma.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Favorable On the Record Decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 37 year old female whose past relevant work was as a medical receptionist; deli worker and assembler. She had some college, but did not get a degree. The claimant has Epilepsy and Crohn's Disease. Linder Law Office submitted a request for a fully favorable decision based upon the medical evidence and the request was granted with an onset of November 29, 2007.The claimant could perform work at a sedentary level, but could not maintian employment due to frequent interruptions in her work due to seizures and Crohn's condition.

Social Security Disability Reconsideration

Outcome according to this party: Favorable win at Reconsideration level 9/30/08
Description according to this party:
Claimant was denied at the initial application level. Claimant was a 43 year old male who has stage 3 colo rectal cancer and it is in his lymph system. Now has bladder control problems. Past relevant work was as a delivery driver and mechanic. Twelfth grade education. Onset of disability was determined as September 20th, 2008. His initial application for benefits was April 16th, 2009.

Social Security Successful initial case

Outcome according to this party: Successful on initial application
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 60 year old veteran who suffers from high blood pressure; asthma; anxiety; depression; artery disease; pain in right wrist and arthritis; has had a partial removal of his colon.

Social Security Disability on the Record ruling

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Ruling by Motion without a hearing
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 60 year old male who had been involved in a motorcycle accident in December 2006. Claimant was employed at a newspaper mail room and had worked there for more than 15 years. He also had a history of cerebrovascular disease; hyperthyroidism; diabetes mellitus; hypercholesterolemia; siezure disorder; and hypertension. There were degenerative changes at C5-C6 indicating degenerative disk problems. The Bureau of Disability Determination Services returned claimant to medium work despite the reports of significant shoulder surgery. Linder Law Office wrote a Motion for an On the Record Ruling which was granted by the ALJ and which discounted the previous assessments of the claimants capabilities. Disability Onset date was December 30, 2006,

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Favorable On the Record Ruling
Description according to this party:
Claimant is of advanced age with past relevant work as a hospital security guard and as a farmer. Claimant suffers from Hodgkin's lymphoma and side effects from chemotherapy. Claimant was ruled disabled from May 30, 2008. Linder Law Office developed medical records and disability reports which demonstrated that the claimant was suffering from severe fatigue and inability to carry on normal activities of daily living and would be forced to perform work at below a sedentary level (if he could work at all). MW.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Bench Ruling
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 52 year old male. The Claimant had degenerative disk disease and bulging lumbar disks at L3-4. There was mild stenosis at L4-5. Claimant had limited lumbosacral spine flexion and restricted straight leg raising while sitting. There was medical evidence that claimant had problems sitting and standing for prolonged periods. Claimant had a high school education and suffered from depression and there were indications of borderline intellectual functioning. The Administrative Law Judge ruled that the claimant met Vocational Rules under 201.14 as of the date he turned age 50. Claimant will receive back benefits for almost three years.

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable - reopened previous case
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a forty year old female who suffered from depression; post traumatic stress disorder; hypertension; and polysubstance abuse. Claimants depression met the listing of depression, however, DDS had denied the claimant due to substance abuse. Linder Law Office developed medical records showing that the claimants mental issues predated the substance abuse and at the hearing the medical expert could not specifically state that the mental impairments were not the result of the substance abuse. The claimant was obviously worse while abusing substances but her ability to function were extremely limited even during periods of sobriety. Linder Law Office argued that a previous application should be reopened and the ALJ agreed. The period of disability was December 27, 2005.

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Decision onset November 20, 2005
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 45 year old male whose past relevant work was as a carpet layer. Claimant graduated from High School and had two years of college. Claimant developed cancer of the bladder in 2000 and had multiple surgeries and eventually had his bladder removed in 2005. Claimant suffered from depression as a result and the ALJ ruled that the claimant met severity requirement of depression listing 12.04 as of November 20, 2005,

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Successful initial claim
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 56 year old male who has bilateral knee pain; surgery on the left knee and significant degenerative joint disease on both sides. Claimant's treating physician completed a residual functional capacity questionnaire limiting claimant to walking no more than 15 minutes; standing no more than an hour; sitting no more than an hour; no lifting above 20 lbs; and rarely climbing stairs. Onset date was February 2008.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Successful initial claim
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 44 year old male whose past relevant work was unskilled. Claimant has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder bipolar; adjustment disorder with depressed mood. Claimant has paranoid thoughts which effect his ability to function in society. Claimant was deemed disabled in September 2008, the date right after a previously denied ALJ hearing.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Bench ruling
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 54 year old male who alleged disability due to left hip and leg pain; bad shoulder and depression. Claimant also suffered from ataxia causing lack of coordination of fine motor skills; slowed/slurred speech and problems with balance and coordination. Claimant had previously worked as a Home Health Aide; Day Care Operator; Janitor and Stock clerk. Linder Law Office wrote a pretrial memorandum establishing that claimant would be restricted to sedentary work and Vocational Grid rule 201.09 would direct that the claimant was disabled as of the his attaining age 50. ALJ agreed and ruled claimant disabled as of attaining age 50. Claimant will receive 4 1/2 years of back benefits (SSI) and future SSI benefits.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 49 year old lady who had a ninth grade education; with past relevant work as a waitress/bartender. Claimant suffered from COPD, Hepatitis C, torn knee ligament, depression, high blood pressure and asthma. The claimant had also been diagnosed with breast cancer and had gone through chemotherapy treatment from the first of 2009 till March 2009. The claimant had fallen in September of 2006 and injured her knee but did not have surgery until late 2007. The claimant underwent physical therapy in 2008 and counseling for depression in 2008 to present. Linder Law Office developed the medical records and had the counselor fill out a mental residual functional capacity questionnaire which indicated the claimant could not work competitively. The Judge offered a favorable onset date of March 2008 which claimant accepted.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 47 year old female who has past relevant work in a warehouse/driving; school bus driver'; patrol officer supervisor and cook. Claimant suffered from depression; anxiety; high blood pressure; thyroid problems; back and hip problems; asthma and vision problems. Claimant was obese. Linder Law Office developed physical limitations from medical records which limited the claimant from standing less than 10 minutes and lifting 10 lbs occasionally and no more than 20 lbs frequently. The claimant also suffered from sleep disturbance; decreased energy; feelings of guilt or worthlessness and hallucinations. Judge ruled that claimant was disabled as of June 11, 2008.

Social Security - Favorable Decision Closed period

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Decision - closed period
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 49 year old male who has a GED. Past relevant work is in construction and construction sales. Claimant filed disability due to ruptured/hernieated disks; nerve damage and arthritis. claimant has several back surgeries to repair disks and has extensive scarring. Claimant suffered from intense pain and depression. Claimant frequently lost his train of thought; has problems remaining seated and problems with fatique and sleeping. Judge ruled that claimant qualified for a "closed period" or met the disability determination from October 2007 to July of 2008. claimant returned to work in July of 2008 and made over SGA for several months after July of 2008.

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable - onset July 22, 2006
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a self employed individual who owned and operated a body shop. Claimant was forty five years of age and suffered from a stroke and had significant fatigue and limited vision in his left eye. The claimant was medically limited to lifting five pounds frequently and ten pounds occasionally and not allowed to stand more than two hours in an eight hour workday and would have to be allowed to sit stand or lie down at his own option for 12 days per month. The claimant's business did earn more than SGA, but Linder Law Office prepared a detailed accounting of income and expenses to show that the type of work was more properly characterized as a trial work period and that the claimant had substantial monthly medical bills and introduced testimony that claimant's brother performed substantial work at the firm allowing body shop resulting in revenue. The claimant also has substantial side effects from medication.

Social Security Disability case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable Bench decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a lady who is currently 59 years of age. She had no vision in her left eye and had spinal fusion and implantation of a rod in her back in the 70s. Complications such as arthritis and narrowing of the spinal canal have developed. Specifically in the C5-6 and C7, T1-6, L4-5 and L5-S1. Range of Motion was decreased and claimant suffers from panic attacks after her father passed away in 2003. Past relevant work was as a furniture salesperson/interior decorator; and as a real estate agent. The vocational expert ruled out past relevant work once the functional limitations of the claimant were laid out by medical sources. The Administrative Law Judge ruled claimant was disabled as of February 18, 2009. Claimant is eligible for SSI and SSDI.

Social Security Disability

Outcome according to this party: Favorable Initial application
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 32 year old male with a high school degree and some college. Past relevant work is several years of factory work and baker. The claimant alleged disability due to severe Spinal Stenosis. Linder Law office compiled medical records for his initial application documenting compression at C2-7 resulting in a laminectomy in 2004 and another in December 2007 with a fusion on the C2-C7. Doctors have since noted compression at L3-L5 and S1 with pressure on the nerve root at L4-L5. Claimant has numbness and atrophy of his right leg muscle. Linder Law Office submitted an initial case summary to the DDS examiner. Disability was determined as of December 20, 2007

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Successful initial application
Description according to this party:
Claimant had previously applied for Social Security and been denied in 2004. A referral was made to Linder Law Office from another attorneys office. Linder Law Office filed an initial application with more evidence and the claimant was approved. The claimant is 59 years old who has arthritis in both knees; has had her right knee replaced and suffers from hypertension. The claimant suffers from severe pain and has limited capacity to walk. The claimant was determined to be disabled as of September 9, 2009.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Fully Favorable onset date to September 28, 2008
Description according to this party:
Claimant is a 55 year old female suffering from Multiple Sclerosis; Bipolar; Diabetes and Glaucoma. Her past relevant work is as a cashier and she is a HS graduate. The ALJ found that the impairments do meet a listing requirement when looked at in combination with each other. The claimant could perform Sedentary work, but not her past relevant work. Linder Law Office worked with the Claimant's physicians and counselors to develop Residual Functional Capacity Questionnaires which rebutted the State Agency's determination that the Claimant could perform a higher level of work.

Social Security Disability Case

Outcome according to this party: Partially Favorable Decision
Description according to this party:
Claimant was a 39 year old college educated female who had worked as an insurance sales person. The claimant suffered from Degenerative Disc Disease; Anxiety; Visual Disturbances; Ehlors-Danlos Syndrome and Muscular weakness. The ALJ determined that the claimant was disabled August 28, 2006. The claimant also suffers from severe depression meeting listing requirements 12.04