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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 …
Planning for the future means thinking ahead—not just about your finances, but also about your care and comfort as you age. A long term care planning checklist for preparing for retirement and beyond can help you stay organized, protect your assets, and ensure your wishes are followed if your condition changes. If you live in …
For many people receiving long-term disability (LTD) benefits, a move to a new state may be driven by health needs, retirement, or simply being closer to family. But if you’re relying on those LTD payments to help cover your living expenses, a big question may be weighing on your mind: Will my LTD benefits continue …
If you’re receiving Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits, you may be wondering whether it’s possible—or wise—to take on a second job. Maybe you’d like to supplement your income, stay active, or simply stay engaged with the world around you. Before making a move, it’s important to understand how working, even part-time, could impact your benefits. …
