Hand Disorders
If you are unable to use either hand, regardless of the cause, this can provide a basis for presenting a strong case to the Social Security Administration. If you lost the use of your dominant hand, there is a very strong argument to be made that you would have difficulty in retraining for other jobs. The Social Security Administration places great emphasis on bimanual dexterity (using both hands together) and any interference with the use of both hands needs to be presented to the Social Security judge in detail.
Issues for the Social Security Administration:
- Can you make fist
- Can you touch your thumb to the other four fingers
- Can you write with a pencil or a pen
- Can you assemble small items, such as a ballpoint pen
- Can you pick up a coin laid flat on a table
- Can you type on a computer keyboard
- Can you prepare a meal and feed yourself
- Can you take care of your personal hygiene
- Can you sort and handle papers or files
- Can you button your own clothes
- Can you tie your shoes
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Attorney Gregory Kornegay
Greg is a trial attorney in Wilmington with over 30 years of experience. Greg was born and raised in southeastern North Carolina. Before law school he managed a store with employees making a payroll every week. His first job out of law school was as an Assistant District Attorney investigating and trying cases for the State of North Carolina. Through the years he has handled many different types of cases – including death penalty cases.
Being married with children has been a blessing and a challenge, but has served him well in understanding the problems individuals and families face as they live out their lives. Greg believes that each case is different and the needs of each client are unique, but there are certain themes of life that we all share.
