Legal Question in Social Security Law in Kentucky

do you think i may qualify for social security benefits

I have nerve damage as a result of hernia sergery i had about 8 years ago; I also have vericoselles that a surgeon said was causing greater pain that usual because of the nerve damage;he also said that he cannot do surgery and his exact words were ''don't be discouraged but it something that is going to be long term''; i have been on leave of absence at work because of my pain and have also developed bone spurs in the back of my neck because of my job as a teck support analyst; i have extreme headaches that stem from these bone spurs; do you think I may qualify for social security benefits; I am 30 and have been working at different jobs since i was 18.


Asked on 9/22/02, 1:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martin Kasdan, Jr. Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law

Re: do you think i may qualify for social security benefits

Eligibility for Social Security Disability ("SSD")

is determined by considering whether your medical condition(s)

are severe enough to prevent you from doing any reasonable type of work

(taking into consideration your age, education, and work experience).

You should ask your doctor(s) for their opinion(s)

on this issue. It couldn't hurt you to apply for SSD

benefits. Frequently people are turned down at the first

application level, but there are appeals which may

be more successful. Attorneys may not charge a fee unless/until

an appeal is successful. In the short run, however,

conferring with your medical providers will

provide you with the best information. Best wishes.

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Answered on 9/22/02, 4:19 pm


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