City where case heard: Dayton
State: OH
Case Type: SSI Disability and SSD Disability

How Social Security disability attorneys at Berry & Associates helped win this Hip Internal Derangement, Shoulder Cuff Impingement Syndrome and Retinal Vein Occlusion Social Security Disability case

Abstract of the Social Security Disability Case:
Our client was a 56-year old man with a work history consisting primarily of Light and Medium, Semi-skilled and Skilled jobs.

Medical Impairment of the Claimant:
His disability stemmed from his Hip Internal Derangement, Shoulder Cuff Impingement Syndrome and Retinal Vein Occlusion that causes chronic hip pain, weakness, and loss of motion, chronic shoulder pain, and vision problems. Consequently, he was diagnosed as legally blind.

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 that he can sometimes see light and shapes but that is the extent of his vision. His hip pain causes him to lie down several hours during the day and limits his activity level. Lastly, his shoulder pain only allows him to lift up to 5 pounds frequently.

Recommendations for others with Hip Internal Derangement, Shoulder Cuff Impingement Syndrome and Retinal Vein Occlusion 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.