Disability Practitioners, Legal Testing
Attorneys, Functional Capacity & Neuro-psych Testing, More
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY TESTING
No individual practitioners to list at this time.
Options to find testing:
MedStar National Rehab Network Function Capacity Evaluation Info
See also
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Occupational Evaluations and Therapy
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Memory & Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapy
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Vocational Rehabilitation at MedStar NRH
Functional Capacity Evaluation 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
For article links and practitioners for neuro-psych testing and cognitive dysfunctions,
see Neuro-Psych category on the Mind Health page.
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
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
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ATTORNEYS & Advocates - Local & National
DC/Baltimore Region
Mitch Lambros (410) 666-2200 (800) 562-0044
9900 N York Rd
Cockeysville MD 21030
"Fantastic! Free phone consultations. One of few attorneys 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 again to group in 3/16/2013. See 2013 events.
Derek S. Cervoni, Esq (703) 801-6159 (202) 308-5774
Doherty, Cella, Keane & Associates, LLP (since 1998)
1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 560
Washington, DC 20007
"
I have successfully assisted numerous clients with fibromyalgia in the past and am very familiar with the criteria used by Social Security to evaluate the claims for disability. [One recent] client indicated that they had participated in a support group early in their diagnosis and found it very beneficial in terms of the information it provided.
I have almost 15 years experience in Social Security Disability law. I handle all aspects of the application process from Initial Claim through the Hearing level and even to the Appeals Council. I conduct the initial claimant interview, request and obtain medical evidence, extensively review and submit evidence to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), and carefully analyze facts in light of the regulations.
I am familiar with orthostatic intolerance and how it is viewed by Social Security. In fact, I have assisted a few clients who underwent a tilt-table test (TTT) in order to provide more definitive findings for the ALJ handling the hearing process. The ALJ was more persuaded with the testing results and how it interacts with the criteria for both CFS and Fibromyalgia.
I would be happy to speak with anyone who may have questions about Social Security disability and how to navigate the application process."
social-security-law.com
Judith L Mathis (703) 635-3654, (800) 309-9781
Arlington VA
MathisDisabilityAdvocates.com - About Judith Mathis
Social Security -- Disability
Employment Law -- Employee
Employment Law -- Employer
Labor Law
A former attorney for the US department of Justice and Department of Labor and EEOC.
Andrew Mathis (703) 635-3654, (800) 309-9781
Arlington VA
MathisDisabilityAdvocates.com - About Andrew Mathis
Advocate, not an attorney.
"Mr. Mathis has successfully brought his expertise to bear in over a thousand administrative hearings nationwide with an emphasis on the Washington-Baltimore area."
Dallas K Mathis (703) 671-4484
Arlington VA
Speaker
MathisDisabilityAdvocates.com - About Dallas Mathis
Dallas is a former Social Security Staff Attorney! He's been on the inside.
Firm also handles Social Security -- Retirement & Survivors Benefits.
Dallis is retire, but consults on difficult / complex cases.
Elliot Andalman, Esq (301) 563-6685
Andalman & Flynn PC
8601 Georgia Ave, Suite 604
Silver Spring MD 20910
www.andalmanflynn.com/attorney-profiles/elliott-andalman/
Social Security Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance/ERISA,
Federal Disability Retirement under FERS and CSRS, as well as Maryland
Disability Retirement.
Articles:
Federal Disability Retirement – Know Your Time Limit to Appeal! Appealing an OPM decision to the MSPB
Disability Retirement Benefits For Federal Employee and Postal Workers: An Overview
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."
Spoke to Pain Connection in Silver Spring, MD, on 11/27/06
Sheri R. Abrams (571) 328-5795
Updated 7/2015
10467 White Granite Drive, Suite 306
Oakton, VA 22124
Speaker along with Ben Glass
SheriAbrams.com - Download a free e-book: Don't Gamble with your SSD Benefits
How To Win Your Case For Social Security Disability Benefits If You Suffer
From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia by Sheri Abrams
Newsletters with Social Security Disability Articles
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, Back issues 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
Allsup Nationwide (800) 279-4357
Belleville, IL
http://www.allsup.com
Form for organizing information for the Free Evaluation for Social Security Disability Income Application
Positive comments on Yahoo List CFAlliance.
Many links and resources about food assistance, disability, specific illnesses, pain management.
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SOME SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LINKS
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
To find out if you qualify / apply for Social Security Disability benefits
www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify.htm
SSR 14-1p: EVALUATING CASES INVOLVING CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS)
This ruling restates and clarifies the policies of the SSA for developing and evaluating title II and title XVI claims for disability on the basis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also frequently known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome.
Effective Date: 04/03/2014
https://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/rulings/di/01/SSR2014-01-di-01.html
SSR 12-2p: EVALUATION OF FIBROMYALGIA
This ruling provides guidance on how we develop evidence to establish that a person has a medically determinable impairment of fibromyalgia, and how we evaluate fibromyalgia in disability claims and continuing disability reviews under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
Effective Date: 07/25/2012
www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/rulings/di/01/SSR2012-02-di-01.html
SSR 11-1p: Procedures for Handling Requests to File Subsequent Applications for Disability Benefits
This ruling explains revised procedure under which SSA will no longer process a subsequent disability claim if one already has a claim under the same title and of the same type pending in the administrative review process.
Effective Date: 6/28/2011
www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/rulings/di/01/SSR2011-01-di-01.html
Links to more SSDI info
PRIVATE LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) ATTORNEYS
& read fine print for
FED/STATE RETIREMENT
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYMENT LAW
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
www.mcchesneydale.com/attorneys/charles-f-fuller/
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
www.mcchesneydale.com/attorneys/
Eric Wexler (301) 805-6080
McChesney & Dale PC
4000 Mitchellville Rd
Bowie, MD 20716-3104
Long Term Disability Claims
www.mcchesneydale.com/attorneys/
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 L
Mathis (703) 635-3654, (800) 309-9781
Arlington VA
MathisDisabilityAdvocates.com
Social Security -- Disability
Employment Law -- Employee
Employment Law -- Employer
Labor Law
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, Suite 604
Silver Spring MD 20910
www.andalmanflynn.com/attorney-profiles/elliott-andalman/
Social Security Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance/ERISA,
Federal Disability Retirement under FERS and CSRS, as well as Maryland
Disability Retirement.
Articles:
Federal Disability Retirement – Know Your Time Limit to Appeal! Appealing an OPM decision to the MSPB
Disability Retirement Benefits For Federal Employee and Postal Workers: An Overview
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
10353-A Democracy Lane
Fairfax VA 22030
Licensed in VA
Member quote:
"Knowledgable, compassionate, funny, accepting of working around symptoms."
Often gives free classes in the community such as "Why Good Wills Go Bad."
Sheri R. Abrams (571) 328-5795
Updated 7/2015
10467 White Granite Drive, Suite 306
Oakton, VA 22124
Speaker along with Ben Glass
SheriAbrams.com - Estate Planning
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FINDING OTHER CFS/FMS ATTORNEYS, Resources
Resources, References, Links: Legal Assistance
CFSupport
Legal Issues
Solve ME/CFS Initiative
Disinissues Good Lawyers List
CFS-ME.org
Medical Malpractice Help
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