In order to prove that IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is caused by your military service, you’ll need to show a clear connection. If you had IBS during your service or after leaving the military, your medical records should confirm it, and your service records should show if anything worsened it during service. Having these records […]
What Is the Disability Rating for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
If you’re a veteran who is unable to work due to the symptoms of your Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), you may qualify for disability benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, in order to obtain the maximum compensation, you’ll have to receive a 100 percent disability rating for your Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. VA […]
Getting Disability Benefits for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
If you are unable to work due to the symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and other sources. However, you must be able to submit sufficiently detailed medical evidence to have your claim for disability benefits for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis approved. If you […]
How To Win Disability Benefits for Anxiety
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]