When a veteran applies for disability through the Veteran's Affairs ("VA") Department, when they are approved, they get a disability rating based on the severity of their medical condition.
We represent a 50 year old former electrician from Manhasset, NY, who suffers from severe PTSD, major depressive disorder, acute stress disorder, and back problems. The VA gave him a rating of 100% disability based on the severity of his conditions.
It would seem obvious that Social Security would find him disabled based on the VA's rating. However, the State agency denied him both at the initial application and at the reconsideration level, even though he had strong support from his doctors, and we provided them with his VA disability approval.
Today, administrative law judge ("ALJ") Michelle Allen issued a Fully Favorable decision, finding all the evidence we submitted from his doctors and the VA supported finding him disabled.
Even though to many people applying for disability, it seems obvious that they qualify for Social Security Disability ("SSD") benefits and should be approved, their outcome is not always favorable. It is imperative to retain an experienced, knowledgeable disability attorney who knows what medical evidence is needed for a favorable outcome. Medical records alone are not enough to win an approval for SSD benefits.
Our Melville, NY office offers free phone consultations for anyone considering applying for SSD benefits. We will discuss our strategy to provide you with what information you would need to have a strong, successful claim to win your case.
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