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Social security disability lawyer John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law recently won benefits back to 2010 for a client who met listing 12.03 Schizoaffective Disorder.  The client’s treating physician was of the opinion that the client was incapable of performing many essential work related activities.  Horn & Kelley are social security disability lawyers with offices in Chicago, Tinley Park, and Lagrange, Illinois, as well as Highland, Indiana.  They have also handled cases in Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.  For two years in a row they have led the nation in cases published in the Forum of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives–that is where the important cases for social security disability lawyers are published.  If you want a free evaluation of your case by a social security disability lawyer, call Horn & Kelley toll free at 888-921-5297.  Horn is a social security disability lawyer with 38 years of experience.  Kelley is a social security disability lawyer with 35 years of experience.  Together they have handled more than five thousand claims and two thousand hearings.  They represent claimants at all levels, from application to the United States Court of Appeals.  Visit their website at johnehornattorney.com.  Follow Horn & Kelley on Twitter @HornKelleyLaw

Social Security Disability Lawyer John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law, won social security disability benefits for their client May 14, 2014, because their client equaled listing 1.02A.  The claimant suffered from Anemia, Arthritis of the Hips, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Lumbar Spine, and Obesity.  The Medical Expert at the claimant’s hearing testified that the combination of claimant’s impairments, especially in the context of her morbid obesity, medically equaled Listing 1.02A because claimant would have an inability to ambulate effectively as defined in Section 1.00(B)(2)(b).  Call Social Security Disability Lawyer John E. Horn or Social Security Disability Lawyer H. Elizabeth Kelley for a free evaluation of your social security disability claim.  888-921-5297.  Visit the website of Social Security Disability Lawyers Horn & Kelley at johnehornattorney.com.  Follow them on Twitter @HornKelleyLaw

Social Security Disability Lawyer John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law, won social security disability benefits for a client with a learning disorder, a cognitive disorder, a speech impairment, and borderline intellectual functioning.  Horn is a nationally leading social security disability lawyer.  Call Horn & Kelley for a free evaluation of your claim if you are seeking a social security disability lawyer.  888-921-5297.  Look at Horn & Kelley’s website at johnehornattorney.com.  Follow Horn & Kelley on Twitter @HornKelleyLaw

Social Security Disability Attorney John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, won social security disability benefits for a client who suffered from bipolar disorder, learning disorder, borderline intellectual functioning, communication disorder, speech and language delay, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  No hearing was required.  Horn & Kelley are national leaders in social security disability law with offices in Chicago, Tinley Park, and Lagrange, Illinois, and Highland, Indiana.  They represent clients at all levels of social security disability claims.  Call Horn & Kelley for a free evaluation of your social security disability claim at 888-921-5297.  Look at their website at www.johnehornattorney.com to see their most recent social security disability wins.  Follow Horn & Kelley on Twitter @HornKelleyLaw

Social Security Disability Attorney John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law, won a United States District Court decision ordering a new hearing for a client with carpal tunnel syndrome.  The Social Security Administration failed to consider properly the client’s carpal tunnel syndrome when assessing her overall ability to function.  Horn & Kelley are Social Security Disability Attorneys who have offices in Chicago, Tinley Park, and Lagrange, Illinois, as well as Highland, Indiana.  Horn has 38 years of experience, Kelley 35.  They represent Social Security Disability claimants in Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and nationwide.  Call Horn & Kelley for a free evaluation of your claim at 888-921-5297.  Follow us on Twitter @HornKelleyLaw

Social Security Disability attorney John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law, won a new social security disability hearing for a client with degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, restless leg syndrome, depression, anxiety, and obesity.   The claimant was denied social security disability benefits administratively after her first hearing.  Horn won a new hearing for her because Social Security did not include all its findings in its questions to an expert who testified at the client’s hearing.  Horn said, “It’s unfortunate that Social Security is wrong more often than it’s right when it denies benefits.  I’m relieved I was able to straighten out Social Security’s mistake and give my client another chance to win benefits.”  Horn is a Social Security Disability ttorney who represents people on disability claims at every level in Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and nationwide.  Horn & Kelley have offices in Chicago, Tinley Park, and Lagrange, Illinois, as well as Highland, Indiana.  Horn has 38 years of experience, Kelley 35.  Then are national leaders in Social Security Disability law.  Call Horn & Kelley at 888-921-5297 for a free evaluation of your claim.  Follow us on Twitter @HornkKelleyLaw

Social Security Disability Lawyer John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley won benefits for the family of a deceased claimant with a seizure disorder. Call Horn & Kelley for a free evaluation of your social security disability claim. 888-921-5297. We have offices in Chicago, Tinley Park, and LaGrange, Illinois, as well as Highland, Indiana.  Check our recent victories in social security disability cases at www.johnehornattorney.com.  Follow us on twitter @HornKelleyLaw

John E. Horn of the law firm of Horn & Kelley, P.C., won a new social security disability hearing for a client who suffers from arthritis, neuropathy, fibroids and anemia.  The client was denied social security disability benefits throughout the entire Social Security administrative process.  In denying benefits, Social Security employed boilerplate language, determined functional capacity before assessing credibility, failed to elicit explanations on matters thought to affect credibility, cherry-picked evidence to support its decision, and failed to consider the side effects of medications.  Horn said, “It’s unfortunate that Social Security doesn’t follow its own rules.  I am happy I was able to obtain a new hearing for my client.”  Horn is an attorney who represents people on disability claims at every level in Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and nationwide. Call 888-921-5297 for a free evaluation of your claim.

Social Security Disability Lawyer John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law, just won disability benefits for a client with eczema and polyarthralgias that equaled Social Security listing 8.05 Dermatitis. At the disability hearing, the Medical Expert testified that the combination of claimant’s eczema and polyarthralgia equaled listing 8.05, Dermatitis. The medical record documented that claimant received regular and consistent treatment for his eczema, which caused flaring, itching and burning on his face, neck, chest, back, abdomen, buttocks, and all four extremities. The consultative physical examination documented diffuse scaling eczematous rash over most of his body with lichenification and evidence of excoriations. His rash covered 90 to 95 percent of his body. One of the side effects of the steroid injections he received in addition to topical treatments is muscle weakness.

Need Assistance with a Social Security Disability Claim?

When a person suffers from chronic joint pain, back pain, or mental anguish, it can be extremely difficult to attend work and earn money to remain self-reliant or support a family. So if you’re unable to work, where do you turn? For the average worker, Illinois social security disability laws can be difficult to comprehend, but assistance from a social security disability attorney in Chicago, IL, La Grange, IL, Tinley Park, IL, and Highland, IN is available.

Since the Horn & Kelley Firm’s inception, our team of social security disability attorneys in Chicago, La Grange, Tinley Park, Illinois and Highland, Indiana have secured compensation for the victims of disability. When we visit with a client, we seek to understand the details of their situation so we can help them obtain the compensation they deserve. Though claims for social security disability insurance are not easily accepted, a legal expert can significantly improve your chances of securing compensation.

The Horn & Kelley Approach to Illinois Social Security Disability Law

The Horn & Kelley Firm employs the most talented social security disability attorneys Chicago, La Grange, Tinley Park, Illinois and Highland, Indiana has to offer, but that doesn’t come easy. Being the best requires knowing the law and knowing a client’s individual situation. For example, if a client is seeking to qualify for social security disability insurance based on Listing 1.04, which indicates that a patient suffers from a disorder of the spine (herniated nucleus pulposus, spinal arachnoiditis, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, nerve root compression, etc.), the attorney needs to understand the client’s complete medical history, including: when the problem began, potential causes, and treatment and medication history. To show how our Chicago, La Grange, Tinley Park, Illinois and Highland, Indiana social security disability attorneys accomplish this, we’ll briefly summarize a recent case we were involved in.

The Case

The accompanying Fully Favorable ALJ decision of March 17, 2014, provides an example of how the combination of a claimant’s impairments can equal listing 1.04 (disorders of the spine). John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law represented claimant.

At the hearing, the Medical Expert testified that the combination of claimant’s degenerative disc disease, cervical fusion surgery, fibromyalgia, migraines, depression, anxiety, and obesity equaled (though it did not meet) listing 1.04. The diagnosis was right arm radiculopathy. Diagnostic imaging tests, including several MRI scans and EMG testing, showed objective abnormalities consistent with claimant’s subjective complaints. The record showed a long history of back pain and significant ongoing treatment involving pain medications, physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, and surgery.

Social Security Disability Attorney in Chicago, La Grange, Tinley Park, Illinois and Highland, Indiana

Our attorneys are ready to help you with any aspect of the social security disability process, from applications and evidence gathering, to reconsideration appeals and district court filings. If you’re thinking about applying for social security disability insurance, contact one of our attorneys today!