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What Is a Board Certified Attorney?

/ in Attorney Representation, Disability Insurance Claims, FAQ, Social Security Disability

We’re often ask by clients what “board certification” means. Why are some lawyers board certified? For instance, what is the difference between a civil trial attorney and someone who is a board certified civil trial attorney?

This a good question. There is a big distinction when someone takes the steps to earn board certification in a specialty area of law.

Just as doctors and dentists focus on a specialty area of medicine or dentistry in which they develop expertise, attorneys may choose to specialize in a specific area of law.

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How Are VA Disability Rates for Conditions Determined?

/ in VA, Veterans Disability Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs assigns VA disability rates for conditions that are service-connected. The VA’s disability benefits program covers a diverse range of physical and mental conditions. Each condition is rated based on severity, according to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.  The overall rating you receive plays a big part in how much monthly […]

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How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Macular Degeneration

/ in Macular Degeneration, Social Security Disability, Uncategorized

Macular degeneration is a common eye disorder that mainly affects people over 50. Symptoms of macular degeneration include blurred or reduced central vision. This is due to the thinning of the macula, the part of the retina responsible for clear vision in your direct line of sight. There are two types of macular degeneration in […]

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Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Lyme Disease?

/ in Lyme Disease

The Social Security Administration provides disability benefits for those Americans who have become too disabled to work due to a serious injury or medical condition. In order to qualify for these benefits, an applicant has to be able to prove the symptoms of their impairment (and/or its treatment) are so severe that they are unable […]

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How To Win Disability Benefits for Anxiety

/ in Anxiety, Mental Illness

Profound anxiety can be as disabling as any physical illness. Claims filed requesting disability benefits for anxiety can be among the toughest claims to win. To prove you’re disabled, what do the decision-makers need to see? If you have been unfairly denied benefits based on anxiety, we have important information to share with you to […]

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VA Disability Ratings for Kidney Disease

/ in Kidney Disease, VA, Veterans Disability Benefits

The VA provides benefits to veterans who have become disabled due to a wide range of medical conditions, including kidney disease. To assess your compensation, the VA board will give you a disability rating, but sometimes the rating doesn’t accurately reflect the severity of your kidney disease. What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease is the […]

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Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits for Leukemia

/ in Cancer, Leukemia

If the symptoms and treatment of your leukemia make it impossible for you to work or engage in everyday activities, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. To qualify for SSA disability benefits, you must be able to prove that your leukemia-related impairments meet the criteria as listed under Malignant […]

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How to Win Disability Benefits for PTSD

/ in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD, Social Security Disability, VA, Veterans Disability Benefits

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real disability that is often misunderstood. Living with PTSD becomes more devastating when sufferers find they can no longer do their jobs. Getting much-needed disability benefits for PTSD can be particularly frustrating.  If you are struggling with PTSD and cannot work, we can help you obtain the benefits […]

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How to Win Disability Benefits for Cardiovascular Disease

/ in Disabling Conditions, Heart Disease / Congestive Heart Failure

Have you recently been denied disability benefits for cardiovascular disease by the Social Security Administration, your insurance company, or the Department of Veterans Affairs? If so, our disability attorneys may be able to help you win your claim.  Many times, disability claim denials based on heart disease or vascular disorders can be improved and won […]

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