Persistence Pays Off: SSD Appeal Results in Major Back Pay Award
Indianapolis, United States – January 23, 2026 / Hankey Marks & Crider /
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Hankey Marks & Crider has secured a significant Federal Court victory, overturning a wrongful Social Security Disability denial, leading to a $98,000 disability back pay award to an Indiana client after a four-year legal battle. The ruling also establishes ongoing monthly SSD benefits exceeding $1,600, providing long-term financial security for an individual whose ability to work was compromised by multiple serious medical conditions.
The case followed a familiar and often devastating path for disabled individuals: an initial SSD denial despite substantial medical evidence. After exhausting all administrative remedies, Hankey Marks & Crider escalated the matter to the Federal Court, pursuing an SSD Federal Appeal when the agency failed to apply the law correctly.
The client suffers from renal disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and bipolar depression—conditions that significantly impair daily functioning and long-term employability. Through detailed record development, rigorous legal briefing, and unwavering persistence, the firm demonstrated that the denial was unsupported by the evidence and contrary to governing standards.
This outcome reflects the firm’s trial-tested approach to disability law and its willingness to pursue complex Federal Court litigation when others stop at the administrative level. Hankey Marks & Crider routinely handles high-stakes SSD denial cases, advocating for clients whose claims require advanced appellate strategy and sustained legal pressure.
The result is life-changing: years of wrongfully withheld benefits restored, future income secured, and stability returned to a client who endured prolonged uncertainty while navigating the disability system. The nearly $98,000 recovery underscores the importance of experienced representation in cases involving disability back pay and long-term SSD eligibility.
More information about the firm and its disability practice is available at the Hankey Marks & Crider website. Individuals seeking guidance can also learn more about SSD claims and the Federal appeal process.
About Hankey Marks & Crider
Hankey Marks & Crider is Indiana’s powerhouse for personal injury and disability law, fiercely protecting the rights of injured individuals and those denied the benefits they deserve. From Social Security, long-term disability, and VA disability claims to catastrophic injury claims, their attorneys bring over 75 years of combined experience and a record of winning that speaks for itself. This trial-tested team is recognized among The National Trial Lawyers Top 40, the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, and holds top ratings from AVVO and Martindale-Hubbell, credentials that speak to their skill, integrity, and results. Offering free consultations and working entirely on a contingency basis, Hankey Marks & Crider pairs relentless courtroom advocacy with the compassion and accessibility that make clients feel supported every step of the way.
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Hankey Marks & Crider
429 E Vermont St, #200
Indianapolis, IN 46202
United States
Stacy Crider
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