$1,305 Monthly Social Security Disability Approval for Paulette T.

Paulette, a Las Vegas resident in her mid 50s, spent years working and supporting her family before severe mental health conditions began to interfere with her ability to function day to day. She struggled with bipolar disorder, severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD, along with chronic health conditions including diabetes and hypertension. Over time, these conditions made it increasingly difficult for her to maintain consistent work or handle the stress and pace of regular employment. 

Like many disability applicants, Paulette’s path to benefits was not straightforward. Her claim was initially denied by Social Security, with the agency finding she could still perform other work despite her documented conditions. 

 Even at the reconsideration level, the agency again concluded she was not disabled under their rules.

Our legal team stepped in to develop the case for hearing. We gathered extensive medical evidence from multiple treating providers, including mental health specialists and primary care providers, and coordinated physician questionnaires detailing how Paulette’s symptoms affected her concentration, stress tolerance, and ability to function in a work environment. 

 These records demonstrated the real impact of her psychiatric conditions on daily functioning and the sustained limitations that prevented reliable employment.

The case proceeded to a hearing before a Social Security Administrative Law Judge. After reviewing the evidence and testimony, the judge issued a fully favorable decision, finding that Paulette became disabled under Social Security’s rules on May 1, 2021. 

As a result of this decision, Paulette began receiving ongoing monthly Social Security Disability benefits of approximately $1,305 per month, along with retroactive payments covering the period she had been waiting for approval. 

Paulette was approximately 56 years old at the time benefits were awarded. 

 Assuming benefits continue until full retirement age at 67, the projected lifetime value of her disability benefits exceeds $170,000.

Most importantly, this outcome gave Paulette something she had been missing for years: financial stability and access to healthcare while managing serious mental health conditions. Through careful evidence development, medical record analysis, and persistent advocacy through the appeals process, our representation helped secure the monthly disability income she worked for and deserved.