The new and notable posts from the disability blogs:
I have a claim coming up for a hearing where one of the claimant’s impairments is interstitial cystitis (IC). IC is a chronic bladder disorder characterized by pelvic pain. IC occurs ten times more frequently in women than men, and is often associated with other impairments, such as fibromyalgia.
In my research for this case, I
The response to the first month of the Blog Roundup has been terrific, and many have been able to discover a disability blog not previously seen. This week's roundup is the most varied one yet in terms of format, with traditional blog posts, a video blog post and a podcast.
Here are the most notable
One year ago, I posted a short article regarding combination of impairments. It is worth revisiting, as a reminder that Social Security must consider all your impairments when deciding whether or not you are disabled. Here is an excerpt:
Social Security must consider the combination of your impairments when considering your eligibility for benefits.
The SSA published its annual fact sheet last week. The SSA's official acknowledgement that there would be no COLA next year got most of the attention. However, there will be a new SGA amount for 2010. The new SGA amount will be $1,000 per month.
Finally, a number that is easy to divide!
I am sometimes contacted by potential clients who have not yet filed for disability, or have filed and have not yet received an initial determination. I greatly enjoy working with these folks, and the results have been very gratifying. The people I guide through the initial application process are approved at a much higher rate than the average
Here are the most notable posts this week from the Social Security disability law blogs:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a basis for Social Security disability, and Social Security Ruling 99-2p sets forth the policy for evaluating disability claims involving chronic fatigue syndrome.
One of the problems with chronic fatigue syndrome is that no one really knows what causes it. However, the New York Times has a fascinating article today, entitled Is
Sometimes in a disability case, the medical evidence lags behind the disability. There is often not a strong medical record as of the day an impairment became disabling. Over time, however, with repeated doctor visits, the medical picture usually becomes clear.
So the problem is: how do you prove disability as of the alleged onset
There was terrific interaction this week among the Social Security disability blogs. There was a guest post (all too rare in our niche). And there was a post expanding upon an article from another blog. That's the way it's supposed to be! Such cross-pollination makes our work more accessible to those looking for information regarding Social Security disability law.