In this short blog, a
Waterloo disability lawyer illustrates how a witness might be questioned in a
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Social Security disability case.
Topics
Your Iowa disability lawyer might raise questions that have to do with:
Ease or Problems With Walking
- Have you noticed whether or not the claimant can walk comfortably?
- Can the claimant walk any distance without stopping? How far? Please express the distance in city blocks, if possible. How long, in minutes, does a rest break last?
Hand and Arm Motion
- Does the claimant show any problems with using his hands? His arms? You will need to describe what you have seen for your Iowa disability attorney; and
- What about dropping things? Have you seen this? Please describe.
Physical Suffering
- Has the claimant ever indicated that his condition pains him?
- How often?
- What indications has he shown?
How Fast Claimant Tires
- How long can the claimant remain active before fatigue takes over? What might cause the claimant to succumb to fatigue? How long must he rest?
Rate Of Activity
- Have you seen a difference between how quickly the claimant does various activities and how fast a non-disabled person might do the same thing? Your Iowa disability lawyer will ask the witness to describe the differences as accurately as possible; and
- Can you make this comparison in a percentage format? What is your estimate?
Psychological Symptoms
- Your Iowa disability attorney will wish to determine the mental and emotional state of the claimant by asking about any signs of distractedness, self-imposed isolation, sudden or prolonged bursts of tears, forgetfulness, etc.; and
- What is the extent and frequency of such episodes?
Be Prepared
If you are involved in a disability case, your Iowa disability lawyer
can help you prepare for questioning. Call Hugh Field at (855) 801-1633.