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Can You Get Disability Benefits for a Period That Has Already Ended? Yes. If a medical condition kept you from working for at least twelve continuous months and you have since recovered, you may still be owed benefits for that closed period. Going back to work does not by itself close the door. Each case …
Chronic fatigue syndrome is one of the most misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and underestimated conditions in modern medicine. For decades it was dismissed as a psychological problem, a form of depression in disguise, or simply the complaint of people who were tired and looking for an explanation. That perception has shifted significantly in recent years, driven by a growing body …
To file for disability benefits in Vinton, Louisiana, you should learn which benefits you need and how to apply for them correctly. You can also hire a lawyer. Taking this step early can help keep your claim on track and reduce unnecessary delays or denials. Many people in Vinton apply for disability benefits after an …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, can qualify you for disability benefits if your condition prevents you from working. However, obtaining disability benefits for COPD can be a challenge due to a lack of documentation or proof that you cannot work. For a start, the American Lung Association states that COPD can often be treated …
Divorce can be stressful enough without worrying about how it might affect your financial security. For individuals receiving disability benefits, whether through Social Security, the VA, or a private insurance policy, understanding what happens to those benefits during and after a divorce is crucial. Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Divorce If you receive SSDI based …
Lung cancer can gravely impair one’s health and livelihood. In 2024, an estimated 234,580 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in the US. Disability benefits for lung cancer patients may be available from several sources, including: The Social Security Administration (SSA) Long-term disability insurance (either from a private policy or under a group …
For anyone seeking disability benefits for chronic pain, unique challenges may emerge due to the nature of the condition. Chronic pain is a widespread, complex, and often disabling disorder that affects millions of Americans. Mr. M., an Iraq war veteran, is admitted to the hospital for intractable pain in his left arm. He suffered an …
When you’ve worked hard your entire life, the last thing you want is for your family to be burdened with complicated legal proceedings after you’re gone. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what can happen if your assets have to go through probate—a court process that can take months (or even years) and eat up valuable time and …
Ava Deakin’s response to the 2025 Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship prompt moved Marc Whitehead & Associates’ scholarship selection committee. In less than 1,000 words, Deakin painted a picture not only of her own accomplishments but also of the ways that young people with disabilities are forced to go above and beyond for their …
At Marc Whitehead & Associates, our Houston disability lawyers believe that veterans and their families deserve extra recognition and support. That’s why the firm debuted its Frances & Earl Perry Memorial Veterans Scholarship. The scholarship promises $5,000 to a veteran or child of a veteran intent on pursuing a higher education. This year, the team …
