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Episode 23 - What is Best Strategy for Claimant With Multiple Medical Problems

Jonathan Ginsberg
June 23, 2008 01:40

I received the following email from a gentleman named Richard who graciously agreed to permit me to respond to his questions on this blog/podcast. (...)?podcasts=28 I received the following email from a gentleman named Richard who graciously agreed to permit me to respond to his questions on this...

Episode 22: Can Social Security Force Me to Take a Less Demanding Job?

Jonathan Ginsberg
April 05, 2008 21:22

Here is a question I received from a woman named Phyllis who sent me the following email: IF YOU HAVE WORKED AS A PROFESSIONAL NURSE FOR PAST 25 YEARS AND CAN NO LONGER DO THE JOB AS A NURSE DUE TO DISABILITY, CAN SOCIAL SECURITY REQUIRE YOU TO WORK AS A  NON-PROFESSIONAL WITH ALOT LESS PAY...

Episode 21 - Complex Social Security, Workers Comp, Bankruptcy and Med Mal Problem

Jonathan Ginsberg
January 17, 2008 14:55

Here is a question I received by email from a lady named Brenda.  She raises a number of issues, Social Security, workers' compensation, bankruptcy, the timing of her Social Security application and even medical malpractice.   If Social Security disability was a law school...

Episode 20 - Refusal to Agree to Recommended Medical Treatment

Jonathan Ginsberg
December 13, 2007 21:04

A gentleman named Mike writes in with a question about recommended medical treatment.  Mike has been diagnosed with severe depression and he reports that the psychotropic medications prescribed to him have not worked well.  His treating psychiatrist is now recommending electroconvulsive...

Episode 19 - The Importance of Past Work, and Hearing Records on CD

Jonathan Ginsberg
November 29, 2007 14:51

Episode Notes:  Link to grid rules I have always believed that work history helps establish credibility.  Yesterday our judge said as much and approved a case with consistent, but not overwhelming medical records.?videos=24 Episode Notes:  Link to grid rules I have always believed...

Episode 18 - How Can I Best Prepare for My Social Security Disability Hearing

Jonathan Ginsberg
September 18, 2007 23:05

What happens at your Social Security Disability hearing? (...)?videos=23 What happens at your Social Security Disability hearing? What should you wear?  Who will be in the hearing room?  In this 10 minute video, Jonathan demystifies the Social Security disability hearing process. What...

Episode 17 - The Role of the Vocational Witness

Jonathan Ginsberg
July 12, 2007 02:25

In this episode, I discuss the role of the vocational witness.  In many hearing offices, Social Security judges regularly call vocational witnesses to testify in hearings.  You need to understand who these witnesses are, why they are testifying at your hearing and their purpose for...

Episode 16 - What To Expect at a Consultative Evaluation by at Psychologist

Jonathan Ginsberg
April 05, 2007 01:59

If you allege depression, anxiety or any other mental  health problem, there is a good chance that your Social Security claims rep will send you out for a consultative evaluation by a psychologist on a panel maintained by your local Social Security office.  In this episode, I explain what...

Episode 15 - Speeding Up the Process, and Part Time Work

Jonathan Ginsberg
March 10, 2007 12:46

Show Notes: 1)  MY HUSBAND HAS SIGNED UP FOR SSI DISABILITY 7 MONTHS AGO. (...)?podcasts=20 Show Notes: 1)  MY HUSBAND HAS SIGNED UP FOR SSI DISABILITY 7 MONTHS AGO. AND HAS NO HEARD FROM THEM HE DID CALL AND ASKED ABOUT WHAT WAS GOING ON, AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE STILL INVESTIAGTING...

Episode 14 - Good and Bad Hearing Experiences

Jonathan Ginsberg
February 25, 2007 21:22

Show Notes: 1) dear Jonathan, i was finally able to go before the ALJ yesterday, my lawyer was 25 mins late and had no clue about the case ,we did not get together to discuss my case anytime before hand, needless to say i was trying to get across that i was having problems concentrating, what is...