City where case heard: Gainesville
State: GA
Case Type: SSI Disability and SSD Disability

How Social Security disability attorneys at Berry & Associates helped win this Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and Bipolar Disorder Social Security Disability case

Abstract of the Social Security Disability Case:
Our client was a 36-year old woman with a work history consisting primarily of sedentary, light, and medium, semi-skilled jobs.

Medical Impairment of the Claimant:
Her disability stemmed from her Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and Bipolar Disorder. Specifically, she suffers from chronic back pain and radiculopathy that resulted in decompression laminectomy surgery. Moreover, her Bipolar disorder has caused her depressive symptoms, poor concentration, suicidal ideation and social isolation.

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 Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and Bipolar Disorder 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 pain and emotional problems. Through testimony the claimant explained that back pain is so severe that she takes narcotic pain medication and needs to lie down 2 to 3 hours a day. Also, her Bipolar Disorder causes her mind to race, to withdrawal from people, to lack motivation, to experience panic attacks and to have crying spells.

Recommendations for others with Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and 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.