Sometimes, potential clients ask how drug and alcohol use impact a disability claim. Whether due to a mental or physical condition, certain claimants turn to drugs and alcohol as a form of self-medication when struggling with the limiting and debilitating symptoms of a disability. Also, certain conditions may arise due to the long-term effects of […]

Social Security disability provides Americans with relief when confronted with a disability that prevents them from engaging in sustained work.  Workers pay taxes and, when they do, they pay into a government system that provides a form of insurance coverage for income replacement if they later become disabled and cannot work.  Past work performed provides

The dental profession is both mentally and physically demanding.  According to the American Dental Association “Clinical dentistry is physically demanding in some very specific ways.  Backs, necks, shoulders, wrists and hands that for some reason are vulnerable to injury may be challenged by a combination of position, repetitive motion, stress, and even leisure activities.  Some

I. HOW ARE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIMS DECIDED? Filing for Social Security disability (“SSDI”) or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits can be intimidating.  This article is an overview of how claims are evaluated.  However, it is not an exhaustive guide and there are nuances and rules that go beyond the scope of this article.  This

For almost twenty years, Luke Radney has been a leading advocate for the rights of individuals dealing with disabilities. His commitment to giving a voice to those who often go unheard and his dedication over the years have shaped his long-standing career in disability law. “I have always rooted for the individual struggling to be

Some of our earliest experiences in the practice of law stick with us. We remember clients and their cases. The attorney-client relationship is just that – a relationship. A relationship is a state of connection, and an attorney has the privilege to be in a state of connection with the client in their time of