Social Security Disability Case Examples
After a car accident destroyed his career, our 52-year-old client applied for social security disability benefits. He was denied on the basis that his back and shoulder problems and resulting depression were not disabling. The claimant turned to Attorney Joanna Papazekos of the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy for help. Attorney Papazekos recognized that the claimant's injuries, including a hip replacement, left shoulder surgery, and numbness in the claimant's fingers, as well as the depression resulting from his inability to perform the work that he had done for years, certainly met the requirements for disability under the rules. By advocating hard for the client and using her 15 years of legal experience, Attorney Papazekos was able to have the case awarded after a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. The claimant not only won his case, but also was able to repay the public assistance office for benefits he had received during that time.
A 61-year-old laborer for a manufacturing firm was injured on the job and turned to the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy for help. The law firm won the claimant worker's compensation benefits and also won a social security disability claim without the necessity of a hearing only three months after the Claimant applied. The claimant was unable to continue working as a laborer due to the injuries to his lower back he sustained at work which resulted in numbness in his legs and several back surgeries. After quickly gathering the evidence, the claimant's file was placed before the Administrative Law Judge with a strong legal arguement for a pre-hearing review, which resulted in a quick award for the claimant.
A 42-year-old computer aided drafting and designer from Pittsburgh suffered from significant heart problems, which resulted in fluid retention and muscle wasting. The Social Security Administration denied benefits to the client at the initial level. The client sought representation from the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy. Attorney Papazekos quickly evaluated the claim collected the medical evidence necessary, and addressed the legal issues to put the claim in a winning position. By aggressively representing the claimant at the hearing and going toe to toe with the vocational expert, Attorney Papazekos was able to successfully obtain benefits on behalf of the claimant.
A 38-year-old home health aide was unable to continue her work due to the symptoms of chronic emphysema and bronchitis. The claimant had difficulty breathing when she moved around, and when she was exposured to fumes, dust, gases and poor ventilation. The claimant was awarded benefits based on the hard work and forward thinking legal analysis of the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy. The claimant, a widow, was also able to receive benefits based on her late husband's social security number. The Claimant resides in Charleroi and collects two social security checks as a result of the efforts of the law firm.
A 56-year-old individual, who suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting in problems in memory loss, confusion and dizziness, lost a claim for social security benefits when trying to get the benefits without representation. However, once he contacted the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy, medical evidence was collected which established the severity of the claimant's illness according to the regulations. The claimant was ultimately awarded social security disability benefits after a video teleconferencing hearing with a Judge from Baltimore, Maryland. The claimant was in danger of losing his house when he sought the representation of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy. Due to the efforts of the lawyers at Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy, the claimant never lost his home and continues to collect benefits.
Diabetes and diabetic neuropathy ended the working days of a 46-year-old claimant from Johnstown, Pennsylvania as a restaurant cashier and host. During the course of litigation, the claimant also suffered from a heart attack and required heart catheterization with a placement of stents. Because of these conditions, the claimant suffered from significant problems controlling his blood sugar, problems with neuropathy of his feet and hands and problems with his vision. The claimant also had trouble with walking and other types of exertion. After being denied by the Social Security Administration, the claimant sought representation from the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy. Attorney Papazekos collected the medical evidence and attended the hearing with the claimant. After aggressively defending the claimant's position before the Administrative Law Judge, Attorney Papazekos was able to establish that there was no work the claimant could do ensuring that he was found disabled. Because of Attorney Papazekos' efforts, he was paid social security disability benefits.
A 31-year-old massage therapist alleged disability as a result of arthrodesis of the left foot and hip. She had difficulty with walking and standing and also suffered through a series of surgical procedures in an attempt to correct her problem. She was ultimately awarded after a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge due the astute representation of the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy. The claimant, from New Castle, Pennsylvania, continues to receive a monthly benefit check because of the firm's efforts.
The law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy represents minor children in social security cases. Our client, a two-year-old child from Glassport, Pennsylvania, suffers from cystic fibrosis. The complications from this illness cause daily mucus build ups requiring home treatments from her mother including percussion therapy. These treatments required her mother to quit her job in order to care for this child on a full time basis. The family, unable to keep their home on one income, was forced to leave the Pittsburgh area. Not only did the law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy represent this child and provide her with ongoing benefits and healthcare coverage, but also they assisted the mother in receiving a stipend as the sole caregiver for the child. This allowed the family to purchase a new home and improve the child's chances of survival. The law firm of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy made a huge difference in the life of this child and her family.
