Peter’s client worked in education as a Guidance Counselor, a job that she loved, but was unable to continue working due to complications related to multiple physical and mental impairments, including rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. The ALJ determined that the client met all the requirements necessary to establish that she was permanently disabled. Specifically the ALJ found her to be incapacitated from further performance of the normal duties of her position. During the two-day hearing, the client provided testimony, as well as two of her medical providers and a vocational expert. The ALJ found the testimony of the client and other witnesses to be more persuasive than the report and testimony of the medical evaluator hired by the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The client expressed appreciation for the work of Mr. Casciano in preparing for the hearing, and validating her medical condition.
Recently, Attorney Peter Casciano was able to help a local county government employee obtain total and permanent disability benefits on the basis of an injury that occurred at her workplace.

The client suffers the repercussions of an injury sustained over five years ago and is now able to obtain the ongoing benefits that allow her to focus on her health. Mr. Casciano worked to review and analyze the extensive medical records and the benefit system for the local government employee. After continued advocacy, the client was granted the opportunity to present her case at a hearing before a review board. After the hearing, the client said she felt prepared and ready, and supported by Andalman and Flynn’s staff. A favorable decision was granted within one day!