Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Social Security Disability

According to the Mayo Clinic, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is chronic inflammation and deep lesions of the skin, particularly in sensitive areas of the armpits and groin. Possible causes are thought to involve a combination of genetics, hormones, and other factors. HS may impact 1-
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An Alternative Treatment for Arthritis

A procedure known as platelet rich plasma, or PRP injections, are being used to alleviate arthritis and other joint pain.  Avivia Gianetti is an active golfer who is in her late 50s.  However, soreness and pain running down her arms left her unable to play her favorite sport.  Not kee
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Beating Type 2 diabetes may be just that simple

In an astounding study presented at Chicago’s Radiological Society of North America, a team from the Leiden University Medical Center found that Type 2 diabetes can be eliminated in patients in just four months.  What is the cure for Type 2 diabetes?  The answer to that question is si
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Mixed Reviews in light of Social Security Administration’s Changes

Earlier in the year, the Social Security Administration in Baltimore decided to implement changes in the federal disability benefits program to reduce the straining backlog of applications.  The Social Security Administration implemented new medical examination policies, which Social
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HOGLUND LAW CLIENT GETS SOCIAL SECURITY HEARING – WITH OBAMA’S HELP

“I’m grateful to be alive, to be here on this Earth…I would rather have the aches and pains than to not be on this Earth.”
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Is the Social Security Disability Program Facing Insolvency?

Is the Social Security Disability Program Facing Insolvency? Over the past few years, Social Security’s disability program has seen an increase in applications, largely due to the loss of almost 7 million jobs in the economy. Applications for Social Security generally increase when th
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Past Relevant Work

Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Andrew Kinney.  I’m an attorney at Hoglund Law offices.  I practice Social Security Disability Law.  Today I wanted to talk about past relevant work. It’s a phrase that Social Security uses a lot. It means the work you used to do within the last 15
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Submitting Evidence After Social Security Hearing

Video Transcription: Hi my name is Andrew Kinney and I’m a Social Security attorney at Hoglund Law offices.  Today I wanted to talk about submitting evidence after your social security hearing. Social security has hearings for people who are applying for disability insurance and suppl
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Over 50? Why Age Matters In A Social Security Disability Claim?

Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Andrew Kinney.  I’m an attorney at Hoglund Law offices.  I practice Social Security Disability Law.  Today I wanted to talk about why age matters in social security claims. We help many, many people.  Some are younger some are older.  Social Securit
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