Stephanie Merritt Driscoll's Legal Cases (5)

Social Security & Disability

Degenerative Disc Disease

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OUTCOME: Disability benefits granted

A 48 year old man with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine resulting from a work related injury endured many years of his Workers Compensation claim. He also had to endure a hearing to again ... describe his pain to an Administrative Law Judge. I was able to succinctly present the evidence in his case and argue his claim accordingly. He now receives disability benefits while continuing to wait for a decision on his Worker’s Compensation case.

Social Security & Disability

Neurological Condition

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OUTCOME: Disability benefits granted

A 42 year old woman with trigeminal neuralgia desperately needed disability benefits. She suffered from daily chronic pain of her face and ear. Nothing could relieve her pain. At hearing I successfully ... cross examined the medical expert and argued her case for disability and she now has medical coverage and income.

Social Security & Disability

Cancer

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OUTCOME: Disability benefits granted

A 53 year old woman could not return to work after enduring a mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment due to breast cancer. She further suffered from degenerative arthritis in her hands, knees and feet. ... Unfortunately, she lost her medical insurance and had to pay out of pocket for many doctor visits and treatments. At hearing I successfully argued her case for disability and she now has medical coverage and income.

Social Security & Disability

Mental Health Impairment

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OUTCOME: Disability benefits granted

A 52 year old man suffering from schizoaffective disorder, depressive disorder and psychotic disorder had to appear at his hearing for disability benefits. He was no longer capable of maintaining his c ... omposure in public settings and, therefore, could not handle full time employment. I was able to elicit effective and complete testimony from him and the ALJ granted his claim for benefits.

Social Security & Disability

Traumatic Injury

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OUTCOME: Disability benefits granted

A 26 year old single mother was critically injured while crossing the street. She sustained numerous fractures to her ankles, legs and pelvis. She continued to suffer from chronic pain and post-traumat ... ic stress disorder and was no longer capable of working. At hearing I successfully argued her case for disability and she now receives income to help support her children.

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