Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Many people think that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that only affects veterans who have seen combat. While PTSD rates are generally higher for veterans, the fact is that anyone who has suffered a serious trauma can have PTSD and may be eligible...
One of the more frustrating quirks of disability law for both attorneys and our clients is the five-month waiting period in Social Security Disability Insurance cases.The rule states that disability benefits, regardless of the condition involved, will not be paid out...
There are many different kinds of disabilities that could affect you, and it's important that you still have the financial support you need while trying to deal with a life-changing diagnosis. Social Security Disability (SSD) is there for people with physical and...
In the military, you know that you're going to be exposed to hazards beyond what you'd see in civilian life. You might have faced explosions or gunfire, hand-to-hand challenges or other situations that led to injuries. As someone who now struggles with a traumatic...
One thing that always confuses clients about disability hearings is the role of vocational experts. When you attend a disability hearing, the judge and your attorney will ask you a variety of questions about your past work, your symptoms, and what you now do on a...
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most common question clients ask me is how soon they'll get a decision following a hearing. Unfortunately, the best answer I can offer is "It depends." Most Social Security offices are severely backlogged with claims. On average, it takes...
There is no question that it's difficult to take care of patients. Nurses in particular have long been known to suffer from serious injuries as a result of the activities they perform each day. Fortunately, there are changes happening that can help.If you've ever...
Workplace accidents result in many of the injuries people deal with today. In fact, a great proportion of disabilities in the United States are a result of workplace accidents or an individual's work. Workers who are injured on the job know that they can seek out...
The right to privacy refers to the concept that personal information should be protected from public scrutiny. While not explicitly stated in the Constitution, the Fourth Amendment alludes to individual privacy rights in granting the people's right "to be secure in...
Obtaining disability benefits is only half the battle for many clients.Even after a claim has been approved, there's still the matter of paying for doctor's visits, prescriptions, and other health care needs.Thankfully, Medicare covers those who receive Social...
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