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January 22, 2009 by Dirk.
It is getting scary out there. Many people are losing their job. The economy is bad and there are not many openings if you do not have a job.
Lots of people are hanging on to their job as long as possible, even when they have continuing health problems.
If you were working your job and were in bad health, and then lost your job, you should file for Social Security Disability. A layoff or job termination does not prevent you from getting Social Security Disability. You must prove your health condition is keeping you from full time work at this time, however, this is not necessarily a high burden if you have ongoing health problems.
You have paid into the Social Security System all your life so you are entitled to seek disability benefits if you are no longer able to work. The money paid to you from Social Security Disability is your money.
Questions about the Social Security Disability process? Call me, Illinois Social Security Disability attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371
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November 21, 2008 by Dirk.
People with cancer can be eligible for Social Security Disability.
Social Security will want to see the latest medical records from your treatments. It is also important to have information from your doctor addressing how your treatments will affect your daily activities, how long and what treatments will be needed, and your prognosis.
In Social Security you must be disabled for 12 months or expect to be disabled that long. Your doctor will have to provide an assessment for Social Security whether you will be disabled for more than 12 months.
Of course, there are many other things going on when you have a disease such as cancer. Part of my job is to meet with your doctor and ask for the information that Social Security needs to find you disabled.
Please feel free to call me, Attorney Dirk May, at 309-827-4371.
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November 13, 2008 by Dirk.
I have had a few people hire me as their lawyer right before their hearing. One big mistake they have made is not updating their medical records.
Social Security gets the medical records up until the time you request a hearing. After the hearing request you must get your records for any medical treatment you have. The problem is that it is taking up to two years from Request for Hearing until the hearing date is set. If you do not have your records updated you will most likely lose your case.
Keep track of your doctors and when you go for treatment. Order your records and send them into the hearing office. If you represent yourself you will have to pay for your own records. Some lawyers will also make you pay for your own records.
I pay for my clients records myself and ask for reimbursement at the end of the case if we win. Any questions about medical records and what you need to do please call Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371. Serving Bloomington, Peoria, Springfield, Decatur and Champaign, Illinois.
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November 6, 2008 by Dirk.
The bottom line in Social Security Disability cases: no medical treatment, no win. How do you get treatment in Illinois?
Call me for a free information sheet on medical treatment, or to discuss health providers in Central Illinois. Ask for Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
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October 9, 2008 by Dirk.
Depression and other mental health conditions are often very disabling.
Social Security recognizes mental conditions alone, and in combination with physical problems, as grounds for finding someone disabled.
The most important approach for depression and other mental conditions is to see a psychiatrist. A primary care doctor can prescribe anti-depressants and diagnose you with depression. However, Social Security gives more weight to a psychiatrist opinions and records.
Many counties in Illinois have mental health providers that will provide services on a sliding scale. This type of treatment is vital to your Social Security Disability case.
Bloomington, Illinois has very good psychiatrists who can help people who are out of work. Champaign, Peoria, Decatur and Springfield, Illinois also have similar programs.
Should you have any questions about seeing a psychiatrist in your area, or what is needed for your Social Security Disability case please feel free to call Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
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June 6, 2008 by Dirk.
Your treating Doctor can be very helpful to your Social Security Disability case. You will need to ask her to work with you on your Social Security case. This will include include having the Doctor note and record:
Most doctors are very willing to assist their patients. You will need to let them know about the process, or your lawyer can explain what the Social Security Judge is looking for.
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May 2, 2008 by Dirk.
A letter from your doctor can help you with your Social Security Disability case. The most important thing to remember is that it is not necessarily your condition that matters, but the way your condition limits your activities. The reason for this is the Administrative Law Judge is asking himself whether you can do your old job or any other job. A letter from a doctor that explains you are limited in lifting, walking and sitting is helpful if it explains why you have this limitation. Such as, the bulging disc is pressing on the nerve root causing pain down the right leg. Other examples of limiting factors are pain, fatigue, and side effects from medications.A statement that you are disabled or unable to work without supporting explanation will not help you win your case. When your doctor understands what Social Security is looking for, then the doctor can often help your case a great deal.
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