Because the “weight of medical evidence” often determines the outcome of a Social Security Disability case, and the Federal judges must make findings justifying their decisions, how much weight they give to each doctor is an important component of any “Fully Favorable” or “Unfavorable” opinion. A recent case out of Washington asks the question, “can…
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There are car crash cases in which the occupants are injured more seriously because of defects in the car’s design or safety devices. For example, if a a seat back or seat belt anchor breaks in a low speed crash and fails to protect the driver, then there may be a potential case against the…
Continue readingIn order to win a Social Security Disability claim there must be proof of “severe” impairments. These severe impairments must disable the claimant from work that is found in both the local and the national economy. A recent case from the 4th Circuit found the claimant had “severe” impairments of severe Lyme disease and fibromyalgia.…
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In order to qualify for weekly wage loss benefits beyond the Virginia 500-week limit, a worker must lose two arms, two legs, two eyes, etc. in the same workplace accident. If a Virginia worker loses her arm in an on-the-job accident, and then loses her other arm months later doing the same job for the…
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If a claimant does not have a single medical condition that satisfies the requirements for Social Security Disability, a combination of impairments can also lead to Federal benefits. In a recent case the Administrative Law Judge found the claimant’s combination of: Degenerative Disc disease of the spine, Post-Laminectomy syndrome, Chronic Bronchitis, Degenerative Joint Disease, and…
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