City where case heard: Greensboro
State: NC
Case Type: SSI Disability and SSD Disability

How Social Security disability attorneys at Berry & Associates helped win this Bipolar Disorder Social Security Disability case

Abstract of the Social Security Disability Case:
Our client was a 50-year old man with a work history consisting primarily of light, medium and heavy, skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled jobs.

Medical Impairment of the Claimant:
His disability stemmed from his Bipolar Disorder causing depressive symptoms, auditory hallucinations, mood disturbance, panic attacks, irritability and anxiety.

What level did the claimant win Social Security disability benefits?
At a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

How did the Social Security Lawyers of Berry & Associates help the claimant win disability benefits?
Early on we counseled our client to carefully document all of his symptoms with his physician. As a result, we were able to obtain a written opinion form from his physician as to what our client's capabilities were. We then argued that these capabilities and limitations made his past work and other work, impossible. Through questioning, the claimant described how he has trouble concentrating and focusing, hears voices in his head, withdrawals from people, and has low energy and motivation for activities.

Recommendations for others with Bipolar Disorder that might be eligible for Social Security Disability?
It is important to point out that this is a brief synopsis of what was a complex disability issue. Like all Social Security Disability Cases, there was a lot on the line. If you have a case similar to this one, make sure you and your doctors are documenting your condition and limitations and make you're your Social Security Disability attorney has access to these records.