Disability
Practitioners, Legal Testing
Attorneys, Functional Capacity
& Neuropsych Testing, More
FUNCTIONAL
CAPACITY TESTING
Jane Gribble, PT
(301) 581-8061
National Rehab Center / Suburban. Bethesda MD.
She does a CFS - sensitive functional capacity test.
Testing cognitively before and after physical tests.
Speaker
Get the "after" test and/or report how badly doing over next days.
What
is Functional Capacity Test at NRH?
Article:
Commentary
Disability Tests: Finding a Fix for the FCE
- Rich Podell, MD - The
CFIDS Chronicle, Fall 2002
There is a desperate need to create a forum to develop a new disability
assessment paradigm. Clinicians, disability attorneys and insurers, and
rehab and occupational therapists should work together to define new
methods of assessing function in chronic conditions. This would be a
great service to patients with these illnesses, as well as the
professionals they rely on to document their disability.
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NEURO-PSYCH
TESTING
David A Shostak
PhD (703) 451-8816
8348 Traford Ln # 302
Springfield, VA 22152
Celeste Campbell
PsyD (202) 745-8000 updated 01/09
VA Medical Center
50 Irving St
Washington DC 20422
http://www.washingtondc.va.gov/departments/psych_staff.asp
Polytrauma program at DCVAMC.
When in private practice, has been known for neuropsychological and psychological testing, individual therapy and
cognitive rehabilitation.
Edward A Peck
III PhD (804) 285-2555
Neuropsychological Services-Va
2010 Bremo Rd Ste 127
Richmond VA 23226-2444
For a few articles about neuro-psych testing and cognitive
dysfunctions,
see this category on the
Mind Health page.
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ATTORNEYS - Local & National
DC/Baltimore Region
Mitch
Lambros (410) 666-2200 (800) 562-0044
9900 N York Rd
Cockeysville MD 21030
"Fantastic! Free
phone consultations. Only
attorney we know of who gets involved to help before you
apply.
Will meet with you in your home, even in Northern VA, but please be
respectful of his time and compassion. Only invite him to help you via
a meeting if
you are ready and serious about applying for SSDI very soon, using
Mitch to represent you." -
CFSupport
Speaker
Mitch's MYTHS about SOC
SEC DISABILITY CLAIMS
Mitch's SSDI
Programs for the Disabled and Special Consideration for CFIDS Sufferers
in Proving Disability
Speaking againg to group in 2009. See events.
Dallas K
Mathis (703) 536-5000,
(800) 462-8447 No longer practicing?
5328 Lee Hwy
Arlington VA 22207
Speaker
MathisAndMathisPC.com
Dallas is a former Social Security Staff Attorney! He's been on the
inside.
Firm also handles Long Term Disability Insurance Claims and
International Claims.
Elliot Andalman,
Esq (301)
563-6685
Andalman & Flynn PC
8601 Georgia Ave, Suite 604
Silver Spring MD 20910
http://www.andalman-flynn-law.com/
Social Security
Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance/ERISA,
Federal Disability Retirement under FERS and CSRS, as well as Maryland
Disability Retirement.
PDF:
Overview of DISABILITY BENEFITS Programs: SSDI, LTD, & Federal
Retirement
Charles E. Samuels, Esq (804) 342-1995
Samuels Law Firm
4908 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
http://samuelslawfirm.com/
Represents individuals seeking disability assistance –
whether
disabled from disease or injured at work or home. Well versed in state
and federal disability issues, including social security, civil
service, long-term disability, ERISA and Medicare coverage. Has
lectured to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue groups.
Jonathan Bromberg (301)
251-6200
Bromberg Rosenthal LLP
401 North Washington Street, Suite 500; Rockville, MD 20850
http://www.brsglaw.com
SSDI/SSI, commercial & real estate law incl. credit
union representation, business law, estate planning, and general
litigation.
"I work with FM and CFS clients in pursuing SSDI
(and SSI)
benefits. I accept clients generally after the initial denial
and
I assist with Requests for Reconsideration and then Requests for
Hearings before the Administrative Law Judges."
Speaking
about Disability to Pain Connection in Silver Spring, MD, on 11/27/06
Sheri
Abrams (703) 934-5450
3915 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA
22030-2432.
Speaker
SheriAbrams.com
How
To Win Your Case For Social Security Disability Benefits If You Suffer
From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia by Sheri Abrams
Social
Security Disability FAQs on SheriAbrams.com
In
same office as LTD Attny Ben Glass.
Mid Atlantic Region - Neighboring States
F. Randall Selagy, Esq
610-444-6880 800-586-3402
rselagy@kennett.net
150 Beverly Dr
Kennett Square PA 19348
http://www.selagylaw.com/
PA, southern New Jersey, northern Delaware and Maryland.
Accepting claimants with all mental & physical impairments,
including Chronic Fatigue, FM, Lyme disease & related disorders.
Lynn Bishop, Esq
(704) 376-7461
Charlotte, NC
http://www.lynnbishop.net/
Primarily handles
SSDI cases in the
Charlotte, NC hearing office, but occasionally travel for hearings in
Greensboro, Statesville, Hickory, Asheville, and Raleigh (all in
NC). Would travel to Columbia or Greenville, SC, Backissues of CFS, FM, more newsletters in paper format upon request.
(Recommended
by Charlotte CFS Support Group)
Jonathan Ginsberg, Esq (770) 393-4985
Atlanta, GA
Tips for Winning a Fibromyalgia [or CFS] Disability Case...and...What actually happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing? Article reprinted at ImmuneSupport
Robert E. "Whit" Whitley Jr, Esq (252) 633-6601
New Bern, NC
Has spoken to a CFS/FM Support Group. Website says firm is willing to
get involved from any point the client wants, but practice is very
reluctant when call and request help from before you apply.
http://www.socialsecuritync.com/whitjr.htm
National
Scott E. Davis, P.
C. Attorney at Law (602) 482-4300
"Representing Social Security Disability Clients Nationwide"
info@scottdavis.com
ScottDavisPC.com
Disability
Articles by Scott Davis on ScottDavisPC.com
Articles
by Scott Davis at OurFM-CFIDSWorld.org
Social Security Disability Resource Site
Jonathan Ginsberg, Atlanta, GA and others
http://www.4socialsecuritydisability.net/
Extensive
collection of practical information about Social Security disability
and SSI. Explanations about how to apply, how to choose a lawyer and
mistakes to avoid. Besides providing useful information about
getting approved for disability benefits, the Social Security
Disability Resource site also includes links to experienced disability
lawyers all over the country, including some of the contributors to its
web site. Fill out the case info form and your information will automatically be sent to one of the disability lawyers on our panel.
Tips for Winning a Fibromyalgia Disability Case...and...
What actually happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing? by Jonathan Ginsberg
Ginsberg's Social Security disability blog - submit questions
Ginsberg's Internet Radio about SSDI
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SOME
SOCIAL
SECURITY DISABILITY LINKS
CFSupport's
Resouces, References, & Links: "Disability
Information"
Social Security
Adminstration
(800) 772-1213
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
To find out if you qualify / apply for Social Security Disability
benefits
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/d&s1.htm
SSR 99-2p:
POLICY
INTERPRETATION RULING
TITLES II AND XVI:
EVALUATING CASES INVOLVING
CHRONIC FATIGUE
SYNDROME (CFS)
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/rulings/di/01/SSR99-02-di-01.html
Social Security Anxitey Relief
Strategies by Toni Marshall - Many practical
tips!!
Video:
Preparing for your Social Security Hearing
More
SSDI articles
Overview
of SSD Benefits Application Process at LawyersAndSettlements.com
http://www.cfids.org/resources/ss-disability.asp
http://fmaware.org//patient/disability.htm
PRIVATE
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) ATTORNEYS
&
FED/STATE RETIREMENT
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
To prepare yourself for working
on an LTD claim, to know what to ask a lawyer, see
Chuck Fuller (301) 805-6080
McChesney
& Dale PC
4000 Mitchellville Rd
Bowie, MD
20716-3104.
Speaker- Jan 2007
http://www.dalelaw.com/attorneys/fuller.htm
Long
Term Disability Claims. General litigation with an emphasis in the areas
of personal injury,
worker’s compensation, insurance coverage, ERISA, and
products liability.
LTD
Claims: Overview of the Claims Process and Practical Considerations
11 page Meeting Handout by Charles Fuller. Updated 2/16/07. (PDF)
Bill
Dale (301) 805-6080
McChesney
& Dale PC
4000 Mitchellville Rd
Bowie, MD
20716-3104.
Long Term Disability Claims
Speaker
http://www.dalelaw.com/attorneys.htm
Eric Wexler (301) 805-6080
McChesney
& Dale PC
4000 Mitchellville Rd
Bowie, MD
20716-3104.
Long Term Disability Claims
http://www.dalelaw.com/attorneys.htm
Charles E. Samuels, Esq (804) 342-1995
Samuels Law Firm
4908 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
http://samuelslawfirm.com/
Represents
individuals seeking disability assistance – whether disabled
from
disease or injured at work or home. Well versed in state and federal
disability issues, including social security, civil service, long-term
disability, ERISA and Medicare coverage. Has lectured to fibromyalgia
and chronic fatigue groups.
Judith
Mathis (703) 536-5000, (800) 462-8447
5328 Lee Hwy
Arlington VA 22207
MathisAndMathisPC.com
A former
attorney for the US department of Justice and Department of Labor and
EEOC.
Benjamin W Glass
III (703)
591-9829
3915 Old Lee Hwy 22-B
Fairfax VA 22030-2432
bglass@vamedmal.com
Long Term Disability Claims
Speaker
http://www.BenGlassLaw.com
Helpful book mailed free to VA, MD, & DC Residents,
for others $25:
14 Ways to
Guarantee that Your LTD Claim is Denied and You Lose in Court
http://www.vamedmal.com/disability-secrets.cfm
Also
free to MD, VA, DC: The Ultimate Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims
Elliot Andalman,
Esq (301)
563-6685
Andalman
& Flynn PC
8601 Georgia Ave Ste 604
Silver Spring MD 20910
http://www.andalman-flynn-law.com/
Social Security
Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance/ERISA, Worker's Comp,
Federal Disability Retirement under FERS and CSRS, as well as Maryland
Disability Retirement.
Represents parents & students on claims to obtain a free,
appropriate public education
for children with disabilities.
PDF:
Overview of DISABILITY BENEFITS Programs: SSDI, LTD, & Federal
Retirement
Malcolm P Herman, Esq (301) 610-9080
110 North Washington Street #405
Rockville, MD (Maryland) 20850-2223
Speaking to Pain Connection in Silver Spring MD, March 26, 2007:
"Pain, Personal Injury, & Workman's Comp Cases"
Juliane C. Miller,
Esq
Carter & Coleman
602 Cameron St, Alexandria VA 22314 (703) 739-4200
Health Care Litigation; ERISA; Disabilities.
CarterColemanLaw.com/Miller
Ashcraft &
Gerel (703) 931-5500
Workers' compensation claims. DC, MD, and VA.
http://www.ashcraftandgerel.com/
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DIVORCE
ATTORNEYS
Theresa M. Mihalik,
Partner
(202) 331-7522
Kuder, Smollar & Friedman, PC
1925 K St NW, Washington DC 20006
Licensed in VA, MD, and DC
Member quote: "VERY nice about my having to bring a chaise lounge;
respectful
of illness.
Didn't mind repeating things when needed. Approx
$330/hr, 03/06."
http://www.ksflaw.com/Bio-TMM.htm
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ESTATE ATTORNEYS (WILLS, TRUSTS)
David G Hoffman
(703) 267-6100
3911 Old Lee Hwy, Suite 43C
Fairfax, VA 22030
Licensed in VA
Member quote:
"Excellent with trusts, knowledgable, compassionate, funny, accepting of working around symptoms."
Often gives free classes in the community such as "Why Good Wills Go Bad."
Sunday appointments available. Office is up 15 steps.
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FINDING
OTHER CFS/FMS ATTORNEYS
Resources,
References, Links: Legal Assistance CFSupport
Legal
Issues: Finding an Attorney The CFIDS
Association of America
Disinissues
Good Lawyers List CFS-ME.org
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