Poverty

But she needs to research very carefully just how much documentation she is going to need. It is an insane amount. A simple note from a doctor saying, Yes, this person is disabled and can no longer work is simply not sufficient. She will need to produce copies of all of her medical care in recent years, as well as an assessment of how well she can handle normal activities of everyday living. Those are just two of the things I remember from working for that attorney.

I actually spent most of my time when I worked for her going to the local social security office and photocopying client files that were often six to eight inches thick, sometimes more. I also sat in on one actual meeting with a judge, and that was likewise enlightening.