HUNTSVILLE AL SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ADVOCATES (256) 799-0297

Do you need help with Social Security disability in Huntsville or surrounding areas?  Call us at the Forsythe Firm.

We will evaluate your situation, analyze your case and if we represent you we will never ask you for money until your claim has been approved and paid.

What makes us different?  For one thing, we do Social Security disability and nothing else.  And we charge no upfront fees for consultations.

Contact us for a free case evaluation.

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Serving all of North Alabama and Middle Tennessee

GETTING DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR MIGRAINES

Getting disability payments for migraine headaches is possible if the headaches are frequent, severe and often interfere with the ability to work.  I might add that the headaches are not disabling if they can be treated to a point that you can work.

Here are my recommendations if you have chronic, severe migraine headaches and are considering a Social Security disability claim:

1)  See a doctor regularly and get treatment.  Your family doctor may suggest an examination by a neurologist.

2)  Follow medical advice, including trying various prescription medications to control the frequency, duration and severity of the headaches.

3)  Keep a written ledger or journal of how often you experience a severe headache.  Describe associated symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sensitivity to noise (phonophobia).  Date each entry and briefly describe the symptoms.

4)  Keep a record of each time you miss work due to a migraine headache.  Record the dates.  Do the same for days you have to report late or leave early because of headaches.  This shows a frequent interruption of your work due to migraines.

5)  See your doctor regularly, as recommended.  Social Security requires good medical documentation for migraines or other impairments that prevent you from working.

Generally speaking, migraines are disabling if they cannot be adequately controlled by medical treatment and they cause you to frequently miss work over a long period of time.  Other factors will play a part in getting a favorable disability decision.

Before making the decision to stop working, I highly recommend you talk to two persons:  your doctor and an attorney or advocate who handles Social Security disability cases.  Some things to keep in mind:

• There's no guarantee you will be approved for benefits.
• It can often take 2 years or longer to complete the SSDI process and get a decision.

 Social Security will not pay you while you wait on a decision on your claim.

If you are under age 50, you must demonstrate with medical evidence that you cannot perform any job which exists in significant numbers in the US economy--and this includes simple, unskilled jobs.  Whether you could find or get a job is not a consideration.

If you are over age 50, the case is a little easier to make; however, you will need to demonstrate medically that you cannot return to any job you have performed on a full-time basis within the past fifteen years.  This is called "past relevant work."

My firm will make an attempt to evaluate your case without cost or obligation.  However, we emphasize that no one can make a promise or guarantee as to the outcome of a claim.

  SOCIAL SECURITY JUSTICE: THE FORSYTHE FIRM 

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABIILTY PROCESS & HOW WE HELP YOU

Don't let anyone kid you:  the Social Security disability process is incredibly difficult, slow and frustrating.  It's all we do and we've assisted hundreds of claimants.

Here's the usual process and waiting times:

1)  File an application and wait about 4 months for the initial decision.  Two-thirds of applications will be mechanically denied.

2)  File an appeal and wait up to 20 months to get before a judge.  Critical cases may be expedited but it's hard to get a faster hearing.

3)  Use the wait time to gather medical evidence and prepare your case.  This is where you will appreciate your representative or attorney most.

You will never pay your representative a fee unless you win and also recover back pay from Social Security.  Initial consultations are free and all work we do is without cost until you win and recover past due benefits.

In fact, we will never ask you for money.  If your case is successful, Social Security will pay our fee directly--after you are paid.

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LAWYER UP - GET SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS

Getting approved for Social Security Disability (SSDI) has become incredibly tough.  As Saul Goodman would say, lawyer up and protect yourself.  Let us help you get your benefits.  There's no charge if you don't win, no charge if you don't recover past due payments.

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