City where case heard: Portland
State: ME
Case Type: SSI Disability and SSD Disability

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

Abstract of the Social Security Disability Case:
Our client was a 39-year old man with a work history consisting primarily of sedentary, medium and light, skilled jobs.

Medical Impairment of the Claimant:
His disability stemmed from his Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease that caused lower extremity pain, back pain, tremors, muscles weakness and spasms, and chronic 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 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 his right leg and back are constantly in pain to the point that he needs to elevate his legs or recline the majority of the day.

Recommendations for others with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Lumbar Degenerative Disc 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.