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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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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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Winning Your Lupus Disability Claim

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Lupus can be severe enough to force you out of work. When it does, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, or as service-connected compensation from the Veterans Administration, or if you are covered under a disability insurance policy. Unfortunately, winning a lupus disability claim isn’t easy. Claims based on this […]

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What Is The VA Disability Appeal Success Rate?

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What happens when the decision made by the VA Board in your VA disability benefits claim doesn’t turn out the way you hoped? The Board may have ruled that you aren’t qualified to receive benefits because your disability wasn’t service-related, or you may feel that the rating you received doesn’t accurately reflect the severity of […]

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How to Win Disability Benefits with Parkinson’s Disease

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A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be life-changing. Parkinson’s usually begins gradually and worsens over time. It is episodic and unpredictable. Symptoms are both obvious and hidden, and many are often underdiagnosed.  As it often advances into stages of disability and loss of independence, Parkinson’s disease forces many people to stop working. If this […]

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How to Win Disability Benefits for Crohn’s Disease

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If you can no longer work due to severe symptoms and complications of Crohn’s Disease, you may qualify for certain disability benefits.  The disability claims process for inflammatory bowel disorders such as Crohn’s can be an uphill battle. You may have problems proving to Social Security how severely the disease affects your daily activities. You […]

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