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 […]
How to Write A Long Term Disability Appeal Letter
After an insurance company makes a decision to deny your disability claim, they will send you a letter informing you of their decision. The letter should tell you why your claim was denied, as well as how long you have to let them know that you intend to appeal their decision, and how long you […]
Winning Disability Benefits for a Mental Disorder
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 […]
Does a Personal Injury Settlement Affect SSDI or SSI?
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 […]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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 […]
How to Get Disability for Your Respiratory Disorder
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 […]
Guide to Disability Insurance Taxation – Are Your LTD Benefits Taxable?
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 […]
Winning Your Lupus Disability Claim
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 […]
How to Win Disability Benefits for Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 or Type 2
If you find you can no longer work because of diabetes complications, you may be entitled to long term disability benefits for either type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. What you may not realize is what it takes to prove your diabetes has caused you to be disabled. Being diagnosed with diabetes is a […]
What Is The VA Disability Appeal Success Rate?
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 […]