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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 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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Disability Attorneys for Hartford Insurance Claims

/ in The Hartford

Most Hartford insurance claims for long-term disability (LTD) benefits are group disability claims. The Hartford sells LTD coverage to employers who in turn offer it as an employee benefit.  Disputes and complaints regarding group disability claims are governed by the federal law known as ERISA, which stands for the Employee Retirement Security Act. If your […]

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Winning Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia (FM)

/ in Disabling Conditions, Fibromyalgia

Getting long-term disability benefits for fibromyalgia can be particularly frustrating. Besides widespread pain and physical limitations, victims of FM must overcome credibility problems that go hand-in-hand with “invisible diseases.” But it can be done! Here’s what you need to know. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder that causes persisting, body-wide pain, often accompanied by numbness and […]

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How to Win Your Disability Claim for Degenerative Disc Disease

/ in Back Disorders, Degenerative Disc Disease, Disabling Conditions, Spinal Injury

If you need to file a disability claim for degenerative disc disease (DDD), you may have already applied and been denied. Degenerative disc is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain resulting in disability. Today we share important tips about how the Social Security Administration, disability insurance companies, and the Department […]

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Winning Disability Benefits for a Mental Disorder

/ in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Disabling Conditions, Mental Illness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD, Schizophrenia

Was your disability claim for a mental disorder denied by Social Security, an insurance company, or the VA? Do you worry your monthly LTD benefits might be terminated? As a national disability benefits law firm, a large portion of the cases we handle involve mental health-related claims. Mental illness affects every walk of life and […]

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Does a Personal Injury Settlement Affect SSDI or SSI?

/ in Social Security Disability

Will a personal injury settlement affect the SSDI or SSI monthly benefits you currently receive? Should you apply for Social Security disability benefits and pursue a personal injury claim at the same time?  These are important questions, and for each form of Social Security benefit, the answer is different. For example, you’ve been seriously injured […]

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Social Security Disability Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

/ in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Social Security Disability

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder; more than 200,000 persons are diagnosed with the condition each year. The exact causes of IBS are not known. Women are affected by IBS at higher rates than men.  The physical symptoms of IBS can include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, gas, and constipation. Most people […]

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How to Get Disability for Your Respiratory Disorder

/ in Disabling Conditions, Lung Cancer

When you have trouble breathing, when your body cannot get enough oxygen, continuing to do your job and earn a living is very difficult, if not impossible. Simple everyday activities, such as walking, pushing a vacuum cleaner, or maintaining concentration become huge challenges.  Lung disease and breathing disorders come in many forms. Symptoms range from […]

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Guide to Disability Insurance Taxation – Are Your LTD Benefits Taxable?

/ in FAQ, Long Term Disability, Long Term Disability FAQs

As disability attorneys, we cannot emphasize enough the problems disability insurance taxation can cause if you’re not prepared. Many claimants come to us who unfortunately have been caught by surprise when the IRS taxed their benefits. If you receive disability insurance benefits, you need to know whether the IRS says those LTD benefits are taxable […]

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