Shook & Stone secured approved Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a Nevada claimant after guiding the case through detailed work-history development and a successful hearing-level resolution. The approval delivered ongoing monthly benefits of $1,141, allowing the client to focus on medical treatment without the constant stress of financial uncertainty.
The Narrative
Problem: Inability to Work and Risk of SSDI Denial
Our client, a Nevada worker with a history of physically demanding retail and service jobs, became unable to sustain employment due to serious medical conditions, including hemiplegic migraines and related functional limitations. Her work history involved prolonged standing, walking, customer interaction, and lifting—requirements that her medical condition no longer allowed her to perform consistently or safely.
Like many SSDI applicants, she faced the risk of denial without clear vocational framing and medical correlation under SSA rules.
Action: Attorney-Led SSDI Hearing Advocacy
Shook & Stone handled the case from intake through hearing, including:
- Preparing and submitting a detailed SSA Work History Report mapping job demands to medical limitations
- Coordinating medical evidence to establish a clear disability onset date of October 30, 2023
- Representing the client at the SSDI hearing level with direct attorney involvement
- Guiding the client step-by-step so she understood the process and her rights at every stage
Attorney Jose personally advocated for the client, ensuring the Administrative Law Judge had a complete and accurate record.
Result: SSDI Approval with Monthly Benefits
The Social Security Administration issued a favorable Notice of Award, finding the client disabled under SSA rules and approving:
- Monthly SSDI benefits of $1,141 beginning April 2024
- Ongoing payments starting January 2025
- Long-term financial stability tied to federal disability protections
This outcome removed a major burden and allowed the client to prioritize her health.
Client Review – Attorney Access & Compassion
“I am truly forever grateful to everyone at Shook and Stone for helping me obtain my SSDI. From the very first call to the final steps, the entire team was kind, patient, and genuinely caring. My lawyer Jose went above and beyond, always making sure I understood the process and advocating for me every step of the way. Their support has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders and now I can focus on my medical treatment without added stress.”
This review underscores what the case demonstrates: direct attorney access, compassion, and professional SSDI advocacy—not volume processing.
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