An issue that arises more and more in my disability practice relates to work attempts by claimants.  Generally, I advise my clients that unsuccessful work attempts prior to their hearings can be valuable and convincing evidence.  Judges appreciate claimants who are trying to remain working and her are willing to try to work through pain and discomfort.

Recently, for example, I tried a case on behalf of a 53 year old woman with chronic back pain who had attempted to try to work at jobs that were less and less physically demanding until she finally had to stop when episodes of severe pain would leave her bedridden for days at a time.  Click on the link above to read the case study.