J.M. v. SSA - Disability and Coronary Artery Disease & By-Pass Heart Surgery
J.M. was employed as a State Investigator for over 30 years when he suffered a serious heart attack. JM underwent a five-bypass surgery and was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and severely reduced left ventricular function in addition to severe depression. After being denied 3 different times by the SSA, Mr. Borgia was able to get J.M. a lump sum award of six years worth of retroactive disability benefits, future monthly Disability Insurance Benefits and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 58.
A.D. v. SSA - Disability and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A.D. was a Vietnam War Veteran, with an honorable discharge from the Navy. After Vietnam, A.D. was employed as a plumber for over 20 years before he began to suffer serious consequences and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD") and Depression. Despite substantial treatment at the VA Hospital PTSD Unit as well as various psychiatrists, A.D. was denied disability benefits 3 times by the SSA before Mr. Borgia was able to get A.D. a lump sum award consisting of 3 ½ years worth retroactive disability benefits, future monthly Disability Insurance Benefits, future monthly Supplemental Security Income payments and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 54.
T.W. v. SSA - Disability and Bipolar Disorder
TW suffered from low IQ, schizoaffective and bipolar disorders. TW had long and successful work history as a bus boy at a well-known and popular diner, a job he held for over 15 years when, at the age of 53, he was terminated from the job because the diner hired a new manager. Afterwards, TW applied at many places seeking employment but was never hired because of his obvious mental impairment. SSA denied disability benefits arguing he was able to work as evidenced by his previous work at the diner and by the fact he continually sought employment during his disability case.
Chris R. Borgia, Esq. was able to get TW a lump sum award consisting of 2 years worth of retroactive disability benefits, future monthly Disability Insurance Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, future monthly Supplemental Security Income payments and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 55. Mr. Borgia was able to prove in court that his past work at the diner was "sheltered work" meaning that his previous manager was very sympathetic to his mental condition and provided TW with many accommodations and but for such accommodations, TW was really unable to work, despite his willingness.
K.B. v. SSA - Disability and Skin Psoriasis
K.B. was employed as a television executive producer for over 17 years before she began suffering from pustular psoriasis and lesions, a skin condition, which affected the palms of her hands and the bottoms of her feet. The severity of the skin impairment and the pain associated with it made it impossible for her to remain employed. SSA denied K.B. disability four times before Mr. Borgia was able to get K.B. a lump sum award consisting of four years of retroactive disability benefits, future monthly Disability Insurance Benefits and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 46.
L.B. v. SSA - Disability and Hypoturnia
L.B., a single mother of a disabled child, was employed as a deli worker at Publix when she became disabled due to a condition known as hypoturnia (electrolyte condition, which causes dangerously low sodium levels in the blood). After being denied two times by the SSA, Chris R. Borgia, Esq. was able to get her a lump sum award consisting of 1 ½ years of retroactive disability benefits future, monthly Disability Insurance Benefits, future monthly Supplemental Security Income payments and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 42.
T.W. v. SSA - Disability and Obstructive Sleep & Tracheotomy
TW suffered from obstructive sleep apnea and morbid obesity TW worked hard as a restaurant cook and held the same job for over 15 years when suddenly while at work he was unable to breath due a stenosis or closing of the trachea. Unfortunately, TW had to undergo an emergency tracheotomy, which in turn left him with a large opening in the middle of his throat and a tracheotomy tube. SSA denied disability benefits arguing he was able to work perform sedentary or able to do a sit-down, desk job.
Chris R. Borgia, Esq. was able to get TW a lump sum award consisting of 3 ½ years worth of retroactive disability benefits, future monthly Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 50. Mr. Borgia was able to prove in court that living with the tracheotomy tube on a day-to-day basis and the complications resulting from it made it impossible for TW to be gainfully employed in any job whatsoever.
K.W.v. SSA - Disability and Degenerative Disc Disease of the Lumbar Spine
KW suffered from degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine (lower back), which caused him significant pain, decreased range of motion and weakness in the legs that required him to walk around in cane. KW worked as a carpenter for most of his life and was the only trade he knew. SSA agreed that he could no longer do the type of carpentry work he used to do but nevertheless denied disability benefits arguing he was able to work sit at a desk and build wooden birdhouses. KW was denied benefits a total of 5 times before Mr. Borgia was able to get his case reversed on an appeal to the U.S. District Federal Court.
Chris R. Borgia, Esq. was ultimately able to get KW a lump sum award consisting of 5 ½ years worth of retroactive disability benefits, future monthly Disability Insurance Benefits, Supplemental Security Income payments and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 55. Mr. Borgia was able to prove in court that the severity of his lower back pain was so severe that he unable to sit at desk for more than half an hour at a time, which in turn prevented him from sitting at desk to do any type of work whatsoever.
S.E. v. SSA - Disability and Diabetic Neuropathy of the Feet and Legs
SE suffered from insulin dependent diabetes, which in turn caused her to have diabetic neuropathy of the feet and legs. By the time she was given a hearing date by SSA, SE was limited to getting around with the only the use of a walker and wheelchair. SE worked as a district manager for a large South Florida environmental company. After being denied two times by the SSA, Chris R. Borgia, Esq. was able to get her a lump sum award consisting of 2 ½ years of retroactive disability benefits future and monthly Disability Insurance Benefit payments and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 52.
E.C. v. SSA - Disability and HIV
EC was diagnosed with HIV in 2001 and shortly thereafter was unable to continue working due to the symptoms of HIV and strong medication side effects (severe weight loss, wasting syndrome, chronic high fevers, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and drowsiness). EC worked as a maintenance man for over 10 years in a South Florida municipality. After being denied two times by SSA Chris R. Borgia, Esq. was able to get him a lump sum award consisting of over 2 years of retroactive disability benefits future and monthly Disability Insurance Benefit payments and immediate enrollment in Medicare at the age of 50.
