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What Is a Board Certified Attorney?

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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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What are the Most Common VA Disability Claims?

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The most common disability claim filed with Veterans Affairs is tinnitus, which refers to ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears or head. But with nearly 5.2 million veterans receiving VA compensation and over 600,000 pending claims, tinnitus is far from the only disability the VA commonly encounters. Moreover, veterans who can no longer […]

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Benefits for Veterans with Other than Honorable Discharge

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If you served our country and now suffer from a service-related disability, you may be entitled to benefits–even if your discharge was not characterized as honorable. In general, VA benefits do not require an honorable discharge but an other than honorable discharge. Unfortunately, many veterans lose out on critical benefits because they mistakenly believe they […]

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Your VA Disability Decision Letter Matters

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At Marc Whitehead & Associates, our veteran disability attorneys thoroughly understand the VA’s rules, including the critical importance of your VA Disability Decision Letter. We have decades of experience and respect the challenges you face. You won’t have to travel to our office–everything can be done remotely. Our compassionate staff will work hard as they […]

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Disability Insurance For Physicians: Mistakes Physicians Make

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Medical professionals are more likely to suffer from disabilities due to heavy workloads and stressful work environments. In spite of taking precautions with disability insurance, physicians are still prone to making mistakes that limit their benefits or force them to pay higher premiums without professional assistance.  The doctor disability claim denial attorneys at the law […]

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Physician Disability Insurance:: What Doctors Need to know

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Physician disability insurance is often overlooked. There are times when doctors are unable to work due to accidents or illnesses, regardless of their commitment to addressing other people’s health concerns. According to the AMA , a professional has a greater statistical probability of suffering a severe disability that impedes their ability to work, rather than […]

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What to Do If Denied a Social Security Disability Claim

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Social Security disability claim denials are common. In fact, the applicant whose claim is approved initially is the exception rather than the rule. To fight for your disability benefits, hire an attorney specializing in this field as soon as possible. The chances of winning your appeal increase significantly when you are represented by legal counsel. […]

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How Long Can You Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?

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If your Social Security Disability claim has been accepted, you could be entitled to benefits until you reach retirement age. However, other factors could result in those benefits being cut off earlier. Whether or not the Social Security Administration has the right to do this will depend on your specific circumstances. Contact Marc Whitehead & […]

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Is Drug Addiction Considered a Disability?

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While medical professionals do consider drug addiction to be a type of disability, it is important to understand that a substance use disorder (which includes alcohol and drug addictions) does not qualify a person for government benefits. Programs like Social Security that are designed to financially support the disabled will NOT provide benefits based on […]

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