City where case heard: Melbourne
State: FL
Case Type: SSI Disability and SSD Disability

How Social Security disability attorneys at Berry & Associates helped win this Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Social Security Disability case

Abstract of the Social Security Disability Case:
Our client was a 41-year old woman with a work history consisting primarily of light, semi-skilled and skilled jobs.

Medical Impairment of the Claimant:
Her disability stemmed from her COPD that causes her shortness of breath on exertion and fatigue.

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 her symptoms with her physician. As a result, we were able to obtain a written opinion form from her physician as to what our client's capabilities were. We then argued that these capabilities and limitations made her past work and other work, impossible. Through questioning, the claimant described that she has difficulty breathing with any exertion and uses 24-hour oxygen therapy. Furthermore, she needs to use her nebulizer up to 4 times per day.

Recommendations for others with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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.