City where case heard: West Palm Beach
State: FL
Case Type: SSI Disability and SSD Disability

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

Abstract of the Social Security Disability Case:
Our client was a 54-year old man with a work history consisting primarily of medium and light, semi-skilled and skilled jobs.

Medical Impairment of the Claimant:
Her disability stemmed from his Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and Heart Disease with cardiomyopathy. Consequently, he suffers from disc herniations, low back pain, pain in his lower extremities and severe 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?
Berry & Associates has significant experience with Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and Heart Disease 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 his doctors were documenting the back pain and fatigue. Through testimony the claimant explained that any exertion results in severe fatigue. Also, he must lie down most of the day due to his back pain and fatigue.

Recommendations for others with Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and Heart Disease 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.