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Social Security Disability Case Win: COPD, Diabetes Mellitus and Breast Cancer |
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City: Fresno
State: CA
Case Type: SSI Disability and SSD Disability
How Social Security disability attorneys at Berry & Associates helped win this COPD, Diabetes Mellitus and Breast Cancer Social Security Disability case
Abstract of the Social Security Disability Case:
Our client was a 58 year-old woman with a work history consisting primarily of medium to light, unskilled to skilled jobs.
Medical Impairment of the Claimant:
Her disability stemmed from her Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus and Breast Cancer. Due to her COPD she is fatigued and short of breath during exertion. Also, she is suffering from diabetic neuropathy in her lower extremities. Lastly, she will be undergoing extensive treatment, including chemotherapy, for her recently diagnosed breast cancer.
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?
Berry & Associates has significant experience with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease SSI, Diabetes Mellitus SSI and Breast Cancer Social Security Disability cases. We know that the manifestations of this disease can preclude any type of work. From the beginning, we counseled our client to make sure her doctors were documenting the shortness of breath, fatigue and leg pain. Through testimony the claimant explained that her day consists mostly of lying down due to her fatigue and leg pain. Also, she experiences drowsiness as a side effect of her medications and cannot sustain concentration for even a 2 hour period.
Recommendations for others with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus and Breast Cancer 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.
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