Karl
“LSGMI helped me get the medical treatment I need.”
Nine year-old Karl’s application for SSI disability benefits was denied. An Administrative Law Judge upheld the denial because Karl’s mother did not get him consistent medical treatment. An LSGMI attorney successfully appealed the case, arguing that Karl’s mother had provided adequate medical treatment considering her financial circumstances. The case was remanded and Karl won his case at the second hearing. He was awarded retroactive benefits totaling $38,364 and now receives the maximum benefits and Medicaid.
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With over 500,000 eligible clients, we must prioritize the use of our limited resources so that we can maximize the aid we offer to individuals in our community who are in need of critical legal assistance. Each year we develop our priorities with input from the community. This year our priorities will focus on the following areas:
Preservation of the Home and Promotion of Home Ownership
Promotion of Employment, Economic Security, and Health
Promote Safety and Stability for Families
Protection of Vulnerable Populations
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