Nature of Case: Claim for Social Security Disability Benefits Description: Our client, C. Z. is a 38-year-old woman who suffers from Bipolar disorder. She has been disabled since May 2, 2007.

Progression of the Case: Like many of the Social Security Disability cases handled by the social security disability lawyers of Berry & Associates and National Disability Attorney, our client was denied benefits at the original application and again at the Reconsideration level. As a result, we requested a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). Proving disability required that we show not only that our client could no longer perform past work, but that no competitive work was possible. To do this, we began to prepare the case early on and communicated with the treating physicians regarding the way in which they were documenting our client’s symptoms and impairments and how these would impact job performance and reliability.

At the social security disability hearing the administrative law judge focused on the impact of our client’s condition on job performance. Specifically, the judge questioned the client about her manic and depressed states. We had to anticipate questions from the judge that centered around our client’s home-life and the care of her young children. We presented evidence that our client received help from mothers in the neighborhood and from friends. We focused the judge’s attention on our client’s numerous hospitalizations and the notes of her treating psychologist.

Result: Our client was found disabled and recovered full back benefits and will receive future disability benefits as well through the Social Security Administration. Our client will also be eligible for Medicare and or Medicaid benefits.

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