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It is very important in Social Security Disability cases to testify truthfully, if not you will discredit your testimony. So often in these cases clients embellish their injuries and end up losing their case because of this. Here is an example of case that was recently appealed to the United States District Court of Michigan, the case name is Ellsworth vs Commissioner of Social Security.

Yes, you can refuse to go to a CE, or consultative examination, commonly known as a “social security medical examination”. However, this would not be a smart move. In fact, a failure to attend a scheduled exam can potentially be grounds for a denial of a claim due to a failure to cooperate. If, of course, you are unable to make your appointment, than make sure to call before the appointment to reschedule. For a claimant who simply has no recent medical record documentation, not going to a consultative exam can only lead down the path to a denial.

SSI Disability stands for supplemental security income. In terms of disability, SSI is designed to provide disability benefits for those people who have either never worked or for people based on their work history and earnings, were once covered for social security disability, but, due to decreased earnings or a lapse in their work history, are no longer covered. And, finally, SSI serves to guarantee that individuals who are found disabled receive a guaranteed minimum monthly benefit. This would be for an individual who has worked enough to be insured for social security disability, but whose earnings were fairly low. This individual may be able to receive concurrent benefits; in other words, both social security disability and SSI Disability benefits.

Metro Detroit, Michigan attorney Allan W. Ben received a favorable decision from Social Security Disability Administration today. The client diagnosed with “moderate mitral valve stenosis and moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation”. The client had several hospital visits due to her heart condition. The client had heart surgery in the past. She had also suffered from a mild stroke. The client was unable to perform sedentary work. The client’s physicians were helpful in completing the necessary paperwork to support the client’s claims

A child or children whose parent is disabled can sometimes receive disability benefits. These benefits are called “auxiliary benefits” by Social Security. Several requirements must be met:

a. The disabled parent must be receiving Title 2 Social Security Disability benefits. If the parent is receiving 16 SSI benefits, there are no auxiliary benefits available. Auxiliary benefits are benefits paid to a spouse or minor child of a disabled individual.