Social Security Disability

NASHVILLE DISABILITY ATTORNEY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAWYER REPRESENTING DISABILITY CLIENTS IN THE SOUTH EAST AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES TOLL FREE 1-877-271-2633

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Heart Attack Disability Attorney

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Under Social Security Disability one can be deemed disabled due to the complications from a heart attack. Most of the clients I have represented who have suffered from a heart attack have far more complications after their attack. Many of these include stent placement surgeries, strong medications, limits on their mobility and stamina, additional hardware placed in or around their heart, and further surgeries to repair possible damaged arteries or valves. All of these complications either alone or combined are very important to your claim.

When I represent someone who has suffered from a heart attack I first review their medical history and then consult with medical experts to get their opinion on the medical evidence. There are certain things that a medical expert may be able to glean from medical history that could be very important in your claim. I then review the requirements of Social Security Disability and see how your medical history fits into the rules. I have a Registered Nurse who is on immediate call for case discussion from me.

Many factors will go into the determination of your claim by the Social Security Disability department, such as age, ability to ambulate, education, stamina, ability tolerate smells climates chemicals, and past work history. Especially important in a claim based on a heart attack are the factors mentioned above, including your medical history and your doctors observations of you.

Please feel free to phone the law office at toll free (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633 Monday through Saturday. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

Brain Tumor Disability Attorney

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Having witnessed first hand a family member suffer from a brain tumor I realize the devastating effects it can have on a person. Under Social Security Disability listing 11.05 there is a listing for brain tumors. The brain tumor itself can cause disability, but the results from undergoing treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and many other types of medical treatment can also result in someone becoming disabled.

The technical definition required by Social Security Disability is listed as:

A. Malignant gliomas, medulloblastoma, ependymoblastoma, or primary sarcoma 

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B. Astrocytoma meningioma, pituitary tumors, oligodendroglioma, ependymoma, clivus chordoma and benign tumors.

Social Security evaluates a disability based on brain tumors under elements such as epilepsy occurring, speech impairment, ability to ambulate, motor functions, cognitive ability, behavioral abnormality, difficulty in social functioning, thinking disturbances, ability to do daily activities. These are but a few of the factors that go into a determination of your disability case as it relates to brain tumors. Your testimony is another factor that will be very important along with your medical records.

Should you need assistance in your disability claim, please give me a phone call Monday through Friday at  toll free (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633. I would be pleased to speak with you.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

Cancer Disability Attorney

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Under Social Security Disability there is a listing  for Cancer.  Disability requires more (unless terminal) than just having had cancer or having cancer. Generally it is the procedures you go through and or the resulting damage to your body that can result in your being awarded disability benefits. Below I have set out some types of cancer that are listed under Social Security Disability:

Head and neck cancer;Sarcoma;Sarcoma of soft parts; Malignant melanoma; Lymph nodes; Salivary glands; Thyroid glands; breast; Skeletal system; Mandible maxilla orbit or temporal; Brain spinal cord; Lungs; Pleura or mediastinum; Abdomen; Esophagus or stomach; Small intestine; Large intestine; Liver or gallbladder; Pancreas; Kidneys,adrenal glands or ureters-carcinoma; Urinary bladder; Prostate gland; Testicles; Uterus; Ovaries; Leukemia; Uterine tubes; Penis; Vulva.

Should you need assistance with your disability claim, please feel free to phone the law office Monday through Friday at toll free (877) 271-2633 or local at (615) 308-2633, I would be pleased to speak with you.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.

How to Qualify for Disability

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How does one qualify for Disability, in regards to their work history and past earnings, this does not address the medical condition, this only addresses whether you qualify to be under the Disability Insurance should you also have the accompanying medical condition that renders you disabled.

 The Social Security Administration has developed a simple chart, the credits that you need under the chart are earned during your working years. You will earn one credit for every $1,050.00 dollars you make each year, and you may earn up to four credits each year you work. The chart below sets out the age at which you became disabled along with the required credits needed to qualify for Disability Insurance under Social Security.

  •                            31 – 42, you will need 20 credits with five years of work
  •                            44, you will need 22 credits with five and half years of work
  •                            46, you will need 24 credits with 6 years of work
  •                            48, you will need 26 credits with 6 and half years of work
  •                            50, you will need 28 credits with 7 years of work
  •                            52, you will need 30 credits with 7 and half years of work
  •                            54, you will need 32 credits with 8 years of work
  •                            56, you will need 34 credits with 8 and half years of work
  •                            58, you will need 36 credits with 9 years of work
  •                            60, you will need 38 credits with 9 and half years of work
  •                            62 and older, you will need 40 credits with 10 years of work   
  •                            24 through 30 will need credits for half of the time between age 21  and  the  time of disability. 

If you become disabled at age 31 and above you will need to have generally earned at least 20 credits within the last 10 years to qualify for Disability under Social Security.

While this chart is not all inclusive, it gives one a general understanding of what it takes from a work history standpoint to qualify for Social Security Disability. Please call my law office so that I may assist you in your time of need, you may reach me at toll free  1 (877) 271-2633, or local at (615) 308-2633.

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Daniel L. McMurtry, Esq.