Profound anxiety can be as disabling as any physical illness. Claims filed requesting disability benefits for anxiety can be among the toughest claims to win. To prove you’re disabled, what do the decision-makers need to see? If you have been unfairly denied benefits based on anxiety, we have important information to share with you to […]
VA Disability Ratings for Kidney Disease
The VA provides benefits to veterans who have become disabled due to a wide range of medical conditions, including kidney disease. To assess your compensation, the VA board will give you a disability rating, but sometimes the rating doesn’t accurately reflect the severity of your kidney disease. What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease is the […]
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits for Leukemia
If the symptoms and treatment of your leukemia make it impossible for you to work or engage in everyday activities, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. To qualify for SSA disability benefits, you must be able to prove that your leukemia-related impairments meet the criteria as listed under Malignant […]
How to Win Disability Benefits for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real disability that is often misunderstood. Living with PTSD becomes more devastating when sufferers find they can no longer do their jobs. Getting much-needed disability benefits for PTSD can be particularly frustrating. If you are struggling with PTSD and cannot work, we can help you obtain the benefits […]
The Nexus Letter – Proving Service Connection in VA Disability Claims
A well-written nexus letter, or nexus statement, is a key component of your veteran’s disability claim. Proving to the VA that your disability is connected to your military service is part of the process. The absence of a great medical nexus statement is a primary cause of initial claim denial. When you’re fighting for your […]
How to Win Disability Benefits for Cardiovascular Disease
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 […]
Disability Attorneys for Hartford Insurance Claims
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 […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia (FM)
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 […]
How to Win Your Disability Claim for Degenerative Disc Disease
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 […]