Lorraine Netter graduated from Albany Law School and Union Graduate College with a joint JD/MBA in Healthcare. During her graduate studies, she worked in a health law clinic where she represented clients at Social Security Disability benefit denial hearings and advised clients with complex health issues on the different legal tools that can be used to plan for the future.
Before attending graduate school, Ms. Netter worked in the health care industry as a case manager at a brain injury rehabilitation center. She graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Management.
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If a disabled individual dies, his or her spouse and dependents may get Social Security survivors benefits.
Ehlers-Danlos can affect your skin, joints, and blood vessel walls; the syndrome is characterized by extremely flexible joints and very stretchy, fragile skin.
If you're limited in the use of your hands, arms, or fingers due to ulnar nerve problems, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits.
Temporomandibular disorders don’t usually prevent someone from working, but when particularly severe cases do, disability benefits might be available.
Piriformis syndrome can cause a lot of pain and difficulty sitting for long periods. If your doctor has limited the amount of time you can sit or stand and if you are older, you have a chance of getting disability benefits for piriformis syndrome.
Here are some frequently asked questions about Social Security Disability benefits from those who have been in car accidents.
Whether your child or children will get Social Security benefits depends on which disability benefits you've been approved for (SSDI or SSI).
If you are denied Social Security disability benefits at the administrative hearing, you should only appeal further in a few situations.
Children with auditory processing disorder (APD) that's severe enough to hurt communication may be able to qualify for SSI.
Teenagers and children who have serious eating disorders that are causing functional limitations may qualify for SSI.