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!

Social Security Disability attorney John E. Horn of Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law led the nation for the second year in a row in 2013 in cases published in the Forum of the National Organization of Social Security Disability Claimants’ Representatives.  The Forum is where important Social Security Disability cases are published.

John E. Horn of the law firm of Horn & Kelley, P.C., won a new Social Security Disability hearing in the case of a claimant with a mental impairment, manipulative restrictions, and a foot disorder

At the hearing, the Vocational Expert testified that there would be no work at the sedentary level (a desk job) for anyone with claimant’s other limitations.  After the hearing, claimant submitted evidence, including a podiatrist’s opinion, that demonstrated claimant could perform no more than a desk job.  Although the evidence arrived prior to the date the hearing decision was issued, it was neither added to the exhibit list nor evaluated.  The Appeals Council reversed and remanded just twenty days after the filing of the request for review.  Claimant is to receive a new hearing.  Horn said, “The Social Security Administration acted as if it did not have to consider all the evidence.  I am honored to help people get a fair shake from the Social Security Administration.”  Horn represents individuals at every stage of their disability claims.

If you or someone you love suffers from a mental disorder, you know it can interfere with everything from day-to-day activities to holding down a steady job. Social Security benefits can ease the burden of mental illness.

Unfortunately, as many as six out of ten applicants are denied Social Security benefits. Fortunately, proper legal representation raises this figure considerably.

If you live in Indiana or Illinois, a Social Security disability attorney can take you step-by-step through the application and appeals processes. Even if you have been rejected previously, a qualified attorney can help you receive needed social security benefits.

What Does an Illinois/Indiana Social Security Disability Attorney Do?

A social security disability attorney compiles the necessary medical evidence to show eligibility for social security benefits. This is presented in a hearing. Your attorney will maintain confidentiality.

What Are the Requirements for Disability Benefits?

Mental disorder qualifications are federally mandated. This means they are the same in all 50 states. The following disorders may be eligible for benefits:

• Organic disorders (Alzheimer’s, dementia, delirium)
• Schizophrenia, paranoia, and psychotic disorders
• Affective/mood disorders (bipolar disorder, depression)
• Intellectual disability
• Anxiety-related disorders (PTSD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and panic disorders)
• Somatoform disorder (hypochondriasis, pain disorder)
• Personality disorder (antisocial, multiple personality, and borderline personality disorders)
• Autism spectrum disorders (Asperger’s, autism)

What Medical Evidence Is Necessary For Social Security Disability?

A Social Security disability attorney will help collect medical evidence including reports from licensed physicians and psychologists, medical history, clinical and laboratory findings, diagnoses, and other medical reports.

The medical evidence must prove the mental illness impairs basic work-related activities and social functioning, limits earnings to below $1070 a month, or prohibits a competitive pace in a work environment.

Take advantage of an Illinois social security disability attorney to better your chances of receiving benefits. Call Horn & Kelley at 1-888-921-5297 for a free consultation.

Horn & Kelley obtained an Appeals Council remand in a social security disability case in twenty days.   Their client will get a new hearing because there was no substantial evidence supporting the decision against her after her first hearing.

At that hearing, a Vocational Expert testified that there would be no work at the sedentary level for anyone with claimant’s other limitations.  After the hearing, claimant submitted evidence, including a podiatrist’s opinion, that demonstrated claimant had no more than a sedentary RFC.  Although the evidence arrived prior to the date the hearing decision was issued, it was not neither added to the exhibit list nor evaluated.  The Appeals Council reversed and remanded just twenty days after the filing of the request for review under the substantial evidence provision of the Social Security Administration regulations.  Claimant is to receive a new hearing.

Horn & Kelley, national leaders in social security disability law, won on March 11 in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit a new hearing on the issue of whether their client’s sciatica, angina, degenerative disc disease, fibromyalgia, and diabetes, entitled her to social security disability.  Thomas v. Colvin, 13-2602 (7th Cir., March 11, 2014).

As to credibility, minimal treatment for pain did not justify discrediting claimant’s testimony.  [Slip Op. at 5]  The ALJ ignored evidence contrary to her unfavorable finding, mischaracterized favorable evidence as unfavorable, and improperly discredited claimant for want of medical necessity.  [Slip. Op. at 6]

Regarding RFC, the failure to consider claimant’s impairments in combination, particularly those ruled non-severe, along with a factual error about claimant’s impaired thumb, left gaps in the accurate and logical bridge an ALJ must build between the evidence and her conclusion.

Call Horn & Kelley, PC, Attorneys at Law, for a free evaluation of your social security disability claim at 888-921-5297.