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NEWS DEDICATED TO SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

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June 2011

 

Tom S. Ebbinghouse, Attorney

Published Author                                       

Social Security Disability Claimant Representative

Thoughtful Things

“If you do not know the rules, you risk losing the game-not getting your benefits.”

Toms S. Ebbinghouse

 

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Doloris’s Divine Dishes

 

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Preparation the Key to Success in Disability Hearings

At the meeting in my office the day before her hearing, my client was stunned to see that the medical records we had submitted in her case were over a foot high. “You know more about me than anyone else,” she said. “You have been there with me every step of the way. I could not ask for any more to be done.” We had tracked down all of these records as we wanted to be sure that the ALJ had a complete picture of her medical problems. We wanted to be sure that we were prepared with evidence for all situations.

I went over her case with her in preparation for the hearing the next day. We discussed our theory as to why she should be found disabled under the rules of Social Security. We discussed her past work and discussed why her disability prevented her from being able to do that work. I reminded her how a Social Security hearing was different from “TV court” and from other court proceedings. When I asked her if she had any other questions about her hearing, she said she felt that she was ready. She had read our memo about testifying at her hearing and said it answered so many of her questions that she felt she was now ready for the hearing.

After she left, I prepared my questions for the vocational expert. From my past experience, I knew that her past work had been light work that had transferable skills. I knew enough that I could handle the questioning of the vocational expert without any further preparation, but I went ahead and looked up all of the details in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. I wanted to be over prepared “just in case.”

Because of all of our preparation, the hearing went smoothly. She answered each of the judge’s questions with the whole truth.   The client got the result that she wanted. As I thought, I did not really need to look up all of the details in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. But you never know for sure how a hearing will go. I still follow the motto of the Boy Scouts that I learned so many years ago-Be Prepared. It is still the key to success.

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Our People Profile

Customer Services Specialist Jennifer Ebbinghouse has been working for the Ebbinghouse Law Group since 2009.  She was born and raised in southern Indiana and graduated from University of Indianapolis as a registered nurse in 2004.  Jennifer has worked in the hospital as a nurse on the medical surgical floor and Intensive Care Unit.  Additionally, she has been charge nurse in the Immediate Care Setting and at a Federally Qualified Health Clinic.

She brings her passion for helping others to her position  at Ebbinghouse Law Group, whether it’s reviewing medical records for case preparation or greeting clients when they come to the office.  Jennifer always has a big smile and a ready laugh for everyone.  Working in the business with Tom has been a rewarding and educational experience for her.  Jennifer enjoys traveling with Tom, reading and her two kittys Catrina and Bedford.

 

 

Doloris’s Divine Dishes

My mother-in-law (Joan Doloris) is a fantastic cook

and I wanted to share her recipes with you.

Each month I will feature great down home comfort food

for you to enjoy.

Miss Patti’s Three Day Coconut Cake

 

1 box yellow butter cake mix (enough for two layers)

1 10 oz bag of angel coconut

1 pint sour cream

2 cups sugar

1 large container of cool whip

Mix cake according to package directions for two 8 inch cake pans, bake and allow to cool.

Mix together 6 to 7 oz of coconut, sour cream and sugar and cool whip.

Split layers in half, making 4 layers.

Spread mixture in between layers and all over outside.

Sprinkle with remaining coconut all over outside of cake.

Place in refrigerator for 3 days (Very Important) to hold for three days.

I also drain crushed pineapple and place between the layers along with crushed pecans.

(Add amount as you desire)