Drugs and Alcohol involved in your SS Case...dont give up hope
Sep 17, 2012
42 USCA 423(d)(2)(c)(2) Can beDistinguished
There are two common misunderstandings about the prohibition on considering alcoholism and drug addiction as disabling impairments. One is that the claimant...
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How is ones "Ability to perform other work in the National Economy" judged
Sep 13, 2012
Once the Claimant establishes the inability to perform his or her PRW (Past Relevant Work), the burden shifts to the Secretary to prove that the Claimant is capable, considering his or her age, educati...
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What is considered "Past Relevant Work"
Sep 13, 2012
20 CFR 404.1520(e) states that the decision of whether the impairment prevents the Claimant from doing past relevant work is based upon current work activity, medical facts, the review of residual func...
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What is a "LISTED IMPAIRMENT"
Sep 13, 2012
20 CFR 404.1520(d) states that the Claimant will be found disabled if the impairment meets the duration requirement and is listed in Appendix 1 or is equal to a listed impairment.
20 CFR 404.1525 stat...
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What is a "Severe Impairment"
Sep 13, 2012
20 CFR 404.1520(a) states the impairment must be severe and meet the duration requirements.
20 CFR 404.1520(c) further notes that the impairment must significantly limit Claimants physical or mental a...
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What is "Substantial Gainful activity (SGA)"
Sep 13, 2012
20 CFR 404.1520 indicates that in evaluating a disability claim, the Social Security Administration will consider whether the Claimant is working and engaging in SGA.
20 CFR 404.1572 states that SGA i...
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An Overview of Tort Litigation
Sep 13, 2012
An Overview of Tort Litigation
What is a Tort? A Tort is a civil wrong that has caused harm to a person or property. When a Tort is committed, there can be a resulting Cause of Action. To state a ca...
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Slander and Libel
Sep 13, 2012
The Law of Slander and Libel
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never harm me. This statement can be far from true. Be aware that name calling, under certain strict circumstances, ...
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The Importance of Jury Selection In Your Injury Case
Sep 13, 2012
The importance of selecting a Jury properly cannot be overemphasized.In fact, many cases are won or lost in the Jury selection process.It goes without saying that an extremely conservative or an extre...
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