Monthly Archives: July 2020
What Happens When Social Security Ignores “Overwhelming Evidence” That a Person Is Disabled?
It is not uncommon for federal judges to overturn a finding that a person is not entitled to Social Security disability benefits. What is unusual is for the court to actually award such benefits. Instead, the common practice is to return–or “remand”–the case to Social Security for a new hearing. But there are exceptions…. Read More »
Federal Magistrate Orders Third Disability Hearing for Florida Woman with Fibromyalgia
We have discussed the problems faced by individuals with fibromyalgia in obtaining disability benefits. The problem is so bad that even when a judge issues explicit instructions to Social Security with respect to assessing fibromyalgia, the agency still refuses to follow the law. Unfortunately, in many cases the only remedy for the victim is… Read More »
How Does Social Security Determine When You No Longer Qualify for Disability Benefits?
It is possible in a disability case for Social Security to find you that you were disabled for a certain period in the past but are now capable of working. As with all matters related to disability claims, however, Social Security must follow the available medical evidence. Agency officials cannot simply declare you are… Read More »
