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Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog

Information for injured persons and Social Security disability claimants in Texas. By Robert A. Kraft

http://www.injury-and-disability.com/

Aug 13
Please Join Me At PISSD.com

Please Join Me At PISSD.com

Beginning today I am discontinuing this blog, after seven years — since April 2005. I started another injury blog at about the same time, and my original plan was to discuss different topics on the two blogs. Over time, the content became…
Aug 10
Friday Fun

Friday Fun

I've seen plenty of five-piece bands, and I've seen even more pianists. But until now I've never seen five guys play one piano — and actually make pretty good music.
Aug 9
Student Drives Off Cliff While Texting About Danger of Texting and Driving!

Student Drives Off Cliff While Texting About Danger of Texting and Driving!

Here's one from the "life is stranger than fiction" department. This is the full story reported by Mashable.com: In yet another example of why you shouldn’t text and drive, a Texas college student drove off a cliff while…

Rank this Week: 447

Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

May 14
Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone User

Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone User

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, has announced that the Social Security Administration is offering a new mobile optimized website, specifically aimed at smartphone users across the country. People visiting the…
May 8
May 10th is World Lupus Day—-Sign the Pledge!

May 10th is World Lupus Day—-Sign the Pledge!

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. An estimated 5 million people around the world have lupus. Most people know very little about lupus. But by working together we can change that. Imagine the impact we…
May 7
For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?

For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?

Many people with vision impairments rely on Large Print Documents. Large print documents should be at least 16 point in a sans serif font such as Verdana, Arial and Helvetica, but 18 to 20 point is preferred.

Rank this Week: 488

Disability Law

Covers developments in disability law and related fields.

http://disabilitylaw.blogspot.com/

May 22
Interesting Article on the Construction of Disability in China

Interesting Article on the Construction of Disability in China

New on SSRN: Yee-Fui Ng, Disability Rights v. Quality Birth Rhetoric: The Construction of Disability in China, (2012) LAWASIA Journal 1. The abstract doesn't really tell you much, but here's an excerpt from the paper:This…
May 20
N.D. Ohio Grants Summary Judgment to Plaintiff in Fair Housing Act Failure-to-Accommodate Case

N.D. Ohio Grants Summary Judgment to Plaintiff in Fair Housing Act Failure-to-Accommodate Case

Last week, Senior District Judge James G. Carr of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio issued an opinion in Vance v. City of Maumee, 2013 WL 2102845 (N.D. Ohio, May 15, 2013). The principal plaintiff,…
May 20
Good Reuters Piece on Recent EEOC GINA Activity

Good Reuters Piece on Recent EEOC GINA Activity

See this article, which begins:The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has signaled it will actively sue employers it suspects of misusing genetic information to discriminate in the workplace, filing its first class action using a…

Rank this Week: 506

Social Security Disability Lawyer

Covers social security disability law. By Gordon Gates.

http://www.socialsecuritydisabilitylawyer.us/blog/

May 14
Going to NOSSCR

Going to NOSSCR

I will be attending the national conference for the National Oganization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) being held this week in Washington, D.C. There is almost always something noteworthy to share from the conference,…
Apr 22
ALJ Names are Back

ALJ Names are Back

As promised, the SSA has updated its online service for representatives to include the name of the administrative law judge (ALJ) assigned to the claim. Just log in to your online services account, go to Electronic Records Express (ERE) Home,…
Apr 3
ALJ names now available

ALJ names now available

The "secret ALJ" policy implemented in late 2011 has come to an end. For the past year and a half or so, the particular administrative law judge (ALJ) assigned to your disability case was not disclosed prior to the day of the…

Rank this Week: 515

My Social Security Disability SSI…

My Social Security Disability SSI Blog

By Tim Moore.

http://disabilityblogger.blogspot.com/

May 2
TV station contacts me about investigating the rising cost of disability claim

TV station contacts me about investigating the rising cost of disability claim

Every once in a while, I get contacted by a newspaper or television person asking me to provide commentary on Social Security Disability. Frankly, I have no idea why...than the fact that they are simply looking to flesh out what is usually a…
May 2
A lot of people, mainly conservative-leaning, simply have strong negative feelings about individual seeking disability benefit

A lot of people, mainly conservative-leaning, simply have strong negative feelings about individual seeking disability benefit

Yesterday, I read a fairly ignorant, hostile, and, I will go so far to say "hateful" article/post about individuals seeking disability benefits. The worst thing about it, of course, was the "ignorance" factor. I haven't…
Apr 30
I haven't posted on this blog in quite a…

I haven't posted on this blog in quite a while. But this so-called "news story" incensed me. Actually, technically speaking, I still haven't posted here since this post was originally placed on the facebook page (about five minutes…

Rank this Week: 655

Maryland Injury and Disability Law

Covers injury and disability issues. By Greenberg & Bederman, LLP.

http://www.mdinjurydisabilitylaw.com/

Apr 3
Social Security Disability Is Not Welfare

Social Security Disability Is Not Welfare

One aspect of our practice is working with some of our injured clients to help them get through the Social Security Disability Insurance process. We don’t have to do this with all of our clients. Some of our clients suffer injuries that…
Apr 3
Colonial Parking Faces Lawsuit for Serious Injury

Colonial Parking Faces Lawsuit for Serious Injury

Petula Dvorak is a columnist for the Washington Post, but not the sort of columnist that grabs national headlines or gets invited to cable talk shows. She covers Washington, DC, the place where regular people work and live, and not…
Mar 14
Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio

Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio

As far as car accidents go, you really can’t get much worse than this: “A car crash in Ohio this weekend killed 6 teens. The Honda Passport was carrying eight teenagers when it crashed into a guardrail just south of Warren,…

Rank this Week: 739

Special Education Law Blog

Covers case law, news, practical advocacy advice, and developments in state and federal statutes and regulations regarding special education law. By Charles Fox.

http://specialedlaw.blogs.com/home/

Mar 7
Programming for Twice Exceptional Student

Programming for Twice Exceptional Student

Although it seems almost a contradiction, children can be both gifted and have special needs, such as learning disabilities. Yet, because of their unique blend of talents and challenges, these students, known as “twice…
Dec 16
Autism Society Reponse to Newtown Tragedy

Autism Society Reponse to Newtown Tragedy

I am still reeling from the depth and magnitude of what happened last week with the killing of so many young children and their heroic teachers and staff. I am not sure when, if ever, I will be able to...
Nov 29
Overcoming My Difference By Isabelle Fiona Fox

Overcoming My Difference By Isabelle Fiona Fox

The following is the heartfelt wisdom and pathos from my own daughter. She is a beautiful, wonderful person who has had to face the challenges of being a sibling to a brother with special needs and the internal identity struggles of being…

Rank this Week: 868

Maine Injury, Accident, &…

Maine Injury, Accident, & Disability Law Blog

Covers personal injury and accident law issues in Maine. Published by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.

http://www.mainepersonalinjurylaw.com/

May 20
WALK 4HRT - Southern Maine Heart Walk Supported by Joe Bornstein

WALK 4HRT - Southern Maine Heart Walk Supported by Joe Bornstein

On Sunday May 19th, the American Heart Association’s annual Southern Maine Heart Walk cruised around Portland’s Back Cove to raise money to fight heart disease. The annual event works to combat the fact that health today in the…
May 9
Joe Bornstein Puts KIDS FIRST

Joe Bornstein Puts KIDS FIRST

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support the Kids First Center and their annual night of entertainment – the Kids First Gala.The Kids First Center was founded in 1998, with hopes of filling a gap in Maine’s social…
May 3
Greater Portland March of Dimes Supported by Joe Bornstein

Greater Portland March of Dimes Supported by Joe Bornstein

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is excited to be participating in the Greater Portland March of Dimes - March for Babies for our 8th year in a row! Originally founded by President Franklin Roosevelt, to end childhood polio,…

Rank this Week: 925

P.I.S.S.D. -- Personal Injury,…

P.I.S.S.D. -- Personal Injury, Social Security Disability.

About the ways injured and disabled persons are mistreated by governments and insurance companies. By Bob Kraft.

http://www.pissd.com/

Nov 29
Opinion: Tort Reform Laws Do Not Benefit the General Public

Opinion: Tort Reform Laws Do Not Benefit the General Public

In an opinion piece published in the Huffington Post, Larry Bodine, editor in chief of Lawyers.com, argues that tort reform is a lie and that it “doesn’t benefit the general public and results mainly in stripping Americans of…
Nov 28
Nursing Home Negligence Has Less Consequence in Texas than Other State

Nursing Home Negligence Has Less Consequence in Texas than Other State

2012 Long Term Care General Liability and Professional Liability Actuarial Analysis is the terribly boring title of a recent report by Aon Risk Solutions.
Nov 27
Arlington’s Texting While Driving Ban Catches Few Violator

Arlington’s Texting While Driving Ban Catches Few Violator

Some people I know, not to mention any names Bob, just can’t seem to break the habit of texting while driving. Even though we justify it by saying we only send messages while stopped at lights, we still read messages while we’re…

Rank this Week: 928

Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers long term disability news and updates. Published By New York attorneys, Frankel & Newfield, PC.

http://www.disabilityinsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 23
Aetna Abuses Its Discretion on Long Term Disability Claim, Claim Gets Paid

Aetna Abuses Its Discretion on Long Term Disability Claim, Claim Gets Paid

Aetna has once again been found to have abused its discretion in the handling of a long term disability insurance claim, with a Federal Judge determining that Aetna's claim decision was not reasoned, nor based on substantial evidence. The…
May 22
CIGNA Terminates Claim, DIY Appeal Fails, We Get Settlement

CIGNA Terminates Claim, DIY Appeal Fails, We Get Settlement

An AV technician was disabled due to cervical spinal stenosis and post-surgical chronic pain. CIGNA paid him monthly benefits for nearly two years, and then terminated his claim. The employee filed an appeal on his own, without benefit of…
May 10
Win ERISA Appeal for Software Sales Exec

Win ERISA Appeal for Software Sales Exec

Met Life Denies Claim For Sales Exec with Eosiniphilic Gastroenteritis Our client was a 56 year old man who had been a client sales specialist for national security and intelligence programs at an international software company. The position…

Rank this Week: 1055

Iowa Workers' Compensation Law

By Paul McAndrew Law Firm.

http://iowaworkcomplaw.com/

May 23
Sequester Whacks Injured Worker

Sequester Whacks Injured Worker

Today’s post comes from guest author Jay Causey from Causey Law Firm. Injured workers with claims under the Longshore & Harbor Workers Act and the Defense Base Act, who are awaiting hearings by federal administrative law judges…
May 20
Cell Phone Ban for Many Nebraska Rigs Set for 2013

Cell Phone Ban for Many Nebraska Rigs Set for 2013

Today’s post comes from guest author Rod Rehm from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. Starting in 2013, Nebraska is adopting a federal regulation that bans cell-phone use in any truck over 10,000 pounds. The rule applies to truck-driving…
May 16
Diesel Fumes and Lung Cancer

Diesel Fumes and Lung Cancer

Diesel Fumes Cause Lung Cancer Today’s post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. It’s greater than breast and…

Rank this Week: 1058

Social Security Disability Claims…

Social Security Disability Claims Help

Provides social security information for claimants in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. By Insler & Herman, LLP and Turley Redmond Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP.

http://www.newyorksocialsecuritydisabilitylawyersblog.com/

Nov 26
Treating Physican Opinion and the ALJ's Duty to Develop the Record - Funk v. Astrue

Treating Physican Opinion and the ALJ's Duty to Develop the Record - Funk v. Astrue

In Social Security Disability cases, a treating physician should be the claimant's best friend. Because a person's treating physician has had the opportunity to examine the person over an extended period of time, the physician's opinion is…
Nov 24
Court Again Reminds the ALJ to do His Job Completely - Ashley v. Astrue

Court Again Reminds the ALJ to do His Job Completely - Ashley v. Astrue

In Ashley v. Astrue, the District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas explains that a person who suffers from COPD may be able to obtain Social Security Disability benefits by showing that he or she meets the Social Security…
Nov 20
New York Social Security Disability Claimant Shows How Not to Handle an Appeal - Boger v. Astrue

New York Social Security Disability Claimant Shows How Not to Handle an Appeal - Boger v. Astrue

A person whose Social Security Disability benefits claim is denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA) may eventually seek redress from a federal court by filing an appeal. As the District Court for the Northern District of New York…

Rank this Week: 1260

Life, Health and Disability…

Life, Health and Disability Insurance Law Blog

Covers ERISA and non-ERISA issues on disability, life and health insurance law. By Barger & Wolen.

http://www.lifehealthdisabilityinsurancelaw.com/

May 23
Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million

Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million

By Gary Bresee In a wide ranging re-evaluation of disability claims covering its insureds in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, Cigna Corporation may pay up to $77 million in past disability income…
Apr 16
Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund

Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund

By Robert Renner and James Hazlehurst The United States Supreme Court ruled today that absent an express provision to the contrary, the amount an ERISA plan can recover from a plan participant’s lawsuit against a third-party tortfeasor…
Apr 16
Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan

Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan

On April 15, 2013, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the question of when the statute of limitations accrues for judicial review of an adverse benefits determination under an ERISA long-term disability…

Rank this Week: 1387

Indiana Social Security Lawyer…

Indiana Social Security Lawyer Blog

Covers the claims process and hearing process for Social Security disability insurance claims. By Scott Lewis of Lewis, Lewis & Martinez.

http://www.indianasocialsecuritydisabilitylawyer.com/

May 2
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and obtaining Social Security Disability Benefit

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and obtaining Social Security Disability Benefit

In my Indianapolis disability practice I see an increasing number of people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and various other digestive issues.  One of the problems I see with these cases is that usually outward signs…
Apr 25
Filing Your Initial Social Security Disability Application

Filing Your Initial Social Security Disability Application

I receive numerous telephone calls from my Indiana neighbors asking about how to file an initial Social Security disability application. In my practice, I strive to let claimants know it is important to be as thorough as possible when…
Apr 22
Pain and YOUr Social Security Disability Hearing

Pain and YOUr Social Security Disability Hearing

I have found through many years of practicing disability law that the pain individuals experience from any disabling condition can vary greatly.  Not only the amount of pain they are experiencing, but how people are effected…

Rank this Week: 1427

New York Social Security…

New York Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers New York social security disability and long-term disability law. By Insler & Hermann, LLP.

http://www.newyorksocialsecuritydisabilitylawyerblog.com/

Nov 4
Court: Spotty Medical Treatment Does Not Bar Disability Benefits Award - Torres v. Astrue

Court: Spotty Medical Treatment Does Not Bar Disability Benefits Award - Torres v. Astrue

In a perfect world, a person seeking Social Security Disability benefits will support his or her claim with a detailed record of regular medical treatment, explaining the claimant's impairments and how they affect his or her functioning. For…
Nov 3
Court Requires Social Security Judge to Consult Vocational Expert in Disability Benefits Case - Quiros v. Astrue

Court Requires Social Security Judge to Consult Vocational Expert in Disability Benefits Case - Quiros v. Astrue

The central question in a Social Security Disability case is whether the person seeking benefits can still work, despite any physical or mental impairments. That includes both a consideration of any limits on the claimant's ability to work…
Nov 2
Late Evidence in Social Security Disability Cases - Brewes v. Commissioner of Social Security

Late Evidence in Social Security Disability Cases - Brewes v. Commissioner of Social Security

While medical evidence is often hard to obtain from doctors and hospitals, the sooner it is submitted in a Social Security Disability case, the better. In Brewes v.

Rank this Week: 1584

Ohio Social Security Disability…

Ohio Social Security Disability Blog

Covers family law, criminal law, and social security SSD/SSI ssues in Ohio. By the Law Offices of John T. Nicholson.

http://www.johntnicholson.com/ohiolawblog/

Mar 24
Social Security disability rules for Lupu

Social Security disability rules for Lupu

How to win my disability case for a lupus diagnosis? Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus, is evaluated in the immune system section of the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security disability handbook, more commonly known as the…
Feb 10
Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Social Security Disability Delays Impact Vulnerable Patients Unfortunately it is becoming all to common for those applying for Social Security Disability benefits to suffer delay after delay while their claims languish in a bureaucratic mess…
Feb 3
Social Security Office to have shorter hour

Social Security Office to have shorter hour

Social Security Offices Around the Country Introduce Shorter Hours Beginning on November 19, 2012, the Social Security Administration will close field offices to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, in Ohio that means that Ohio…

Rank this Week: 1587

Social Security Disability Lawyer…

Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers Social Security disability claims. By Louis B. Lusk.

http://www.social-security-disability-lawyer-blog.com/

May 16
Social Security Disability, Mental Disorders, and New Classification

Social Security Disability, Mental Disorders, and New Classification

Our brains are wrinkled gray masses of neurons (about 100 billion) firing electrical impulses allowing us to breath, move, think, and feel. Our brains are very strong and agile. And yet our brains are very delicate and any number of neuron…
May 8
Peripheral Artery Disease Leading to the Need for Social Security Disability

Peripheral Artery Disease Leading to the Need for Social Security Disability

Peripheral artery disease "is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to an individual's limbs." An individual doesn't receive enough blood flow to legs or arms due to fatty deposits in arteries…
May 1
Social Security Disability for Crohn's Disease

Social Security Disability for Crohn's Disease

Social Security Disability for Crohn's DiseaseCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It can be confused with ulcerative colitis, which causes an inflammation of the colon. The difference with Crohn's is that it…

Rank this Week: 1684

Massachusetts Special Education…

Massachusetts Special Education Law Blog

Discusses local and national news in special education law. By Lillian E. Wong.

http://www.lillianwongesq.com/blog.html

Apr 17
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Hire a Special Education Attorney

5 Reasons You Shouldn't Hire a Special Education Attorney

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Mar 21
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

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Mar 11
Sign up for the new Autism Awareness License Plate

Sign up for the new Autism Awareness License Plate

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Rank this Week: 1702

Tucker's Disability Benefits Blog

Covers disability law and disability benefits. By John Tucker.

http://thedisabilitylawfirm.blogspot.com/

Sep 7
Social Security Adds New Conditions to Fast Track Disabilitty Approval Proce

Social Security Adds New Conditions to Fast Track Disabilitty Approval Proce

In July, the Social Security Administration announced that its new "Compassionate Allowances Conditions Fast Track Disability Process" will expand to include 100 Conditions. Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue, announced 12…
Sep 4
Could Proposed Pentagon Plan to Start Military Retirement At Normal Retirement Age Impact VA Disability Claims?

Could Proposed Pentagon Plan to Start Military Retirement At Normal Retirement Age Impact VA Disability Claims?

CBS News is reporting that a Pentagon study is suggesting that one budgetary fix that may help ease deficits is to move the starting date for military retirement pension payments back to normal retirement age. The report on CBS' webpage…
Aug 30
Excellent Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your 401k

Excellent Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your 401k

Occasionally, I offer information on this blog outside of the topic of disability area that I think may be helpful. A large part of our practice involves ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. ERISA is the…

Rank this Week: 1759

Social Security Disability Blog

Covers the Social Security disability process and strategies for winning cases. By Jonathan Ginsberg.

http://www.ssdanswers.com

Apr 29
Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Concussions have been in the news lately because stories about retired football players who are fighting cognitive loss, memory issues and severe depression that arises from brain injury. Athletes like football players and boxers often…
Apr 29
Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Disabling Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Arise from a Single Concussion

Concussions have been in the news lately because stories about retired football players who are fighting cognitive loss, memory issues and severe depression that arises from brain injury. Athletes like football players and boxers often…
Apr 17
New Information Available About Social Security’s Work Incentive Program

New Information Available About Social Security’s Work Incentive Program

Social Security disability programs are running out of money. As such Social Security executives are looking for ways to reduce the outflow of dollars. One effort has been to tighten up eligibility standards. …

Rank this Week: 1783

Long Term Disability Law Blog

This blog covers all aspects of long term disability advocacy. Topics include long term disability benefits and claimant tips. By Riemer & Associates.

http://www.longtermdisabilitylawblog.com/

Nov 12
Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

On January 24, 2013, Scott M. Riemer will present at the 15th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims in New York City. The conference is sponsored by the American Conference Institute. The conference will include…
Nov 12
Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

On January 24, 2013, Scott M. Riemer will present at the 15th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims in New York City. The conference is sponsored by the American Conference Institute. The conference will include…
Nov 12
Riemer Volunteers at MS Society Legal Day

Riemer Volunteers at MS Society Legal Day

On Sunday, November 11, 2012, Scott M. Riemer volunteered at the Legal Day of the New York City Chapter of the MS Society. The Legal Day provides the opportunity for individuals suffering from Multiple Sclerosis to meet with lawyers of…

Rank this Week: 1979

Michigan Longterm Disability…

Michigan Longterm Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers ERISA, insurance bad faith, and LTD policy issues. By Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates P.C.

http://www.michiganlongtermdisabilityinsurancelawyer.com/

May 23
LTD INSURER CIGNA AGREES TO PAY $77 MILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE CLAIMS

LTD INSURER CIGNA AGREES TO PAY $77 MILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE CLAIMS

HartfordBusiness.com is reporting that LTD Insurer Cigna has agreed to pay $77 million dollars to settle claims brought by regulators in four states for improperly handling long term disability claims. While it is not clear what initiated…
Mar 20
INSURER AGREES TO REINSTATE ERISA LTD INSURANCE BENEFITS

INSURER AGREES TO REINSTATE ERISA LTD INSURANCE BENEFITS

The Standard Insurance Company recently agreed to reverse its decision to deny LTD benefits to a client of the firm who had ongoing and persistent back problems. The Standard denied the claim ostensibly because "the medical records do not…
Feb 4
SMDA WINS LTD BENEFITS CASE A SECOND TIME

SMDA WINS LTD BENEFITS CASE A SECOND TIME

SMDA was fortunate enough to receive another favorable decision from the federal court finding that the Long Term Disability insurer again wrongfully denied our client's claim for benefits. In Deloach v. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea…

Rank this Week: 2006

ERISA and Disability Benefits Law…

ERISA and Disability Benefits Law Blog

Covers ERISA and Disability benefits litigation. Published by the Wood Law Firm.

http://www.erisaontheweb.com/

Jun 5
Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

In this ERISA disability case, the federal district court in Chicago awarded attorney’s fees of $109,312.75 to the successful plaintiff, Holmstrom. The case started after MetLife decided to terminate her claim for long-term disability…
Apr 8
Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Steven Alfano won his ERISA claim for long-term disability benefits against CIGNA. The district court had previously ruled that there was “no sound basis in the record to support CIGNA’s finding that plaintiff’s back condition … had…
Apr 6
Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Sherry DeLisle continued working after her car crashes in 1998 and 2000. She suffered spinal and closed head injuries. Her employer, Krandall & Sons, fired her on April 17, 2002, stating that “she was not doing her job.” Eight…

Rank this Week: 2160

Long Term Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers disability claims and lawsuits. By Dell & Schaefer.

http://www.longtermdisabilityblog.com/

Feb 27
Sedgwick Denies Short-Term Disability Benefits To United Health Group Employee

Sedgwick Denies Short-Term Disability Benefits To United Health Group Employee

United Health Group employee suffering with Fibromyalgia is denied short term disability benefits and loses her battle with Sedgwick Claims in a Virginia court. In the case of Day v. United Health Group, Inc. Short Term Disability Plan, the…
Feb 3
Unum Sues Disability Claimant For Social Security Disability Overpayment and Wins $103,963.30

Unum Sues Disability Claimant For Social Security Disability Overpayment and Wins $103,963.30

Unum Claimant receives over $103,000 in SSDI payments and Unum files lawsuit seeking repayment of disability benefits. Court Order Claimant to Pay Unum $103,963.30. A Michigan Federal court recently entered a court Order against a Unum…
Apr 30
CRH Maintenance Mechanic Sues Reliance Standard For Recovery of ERISA Welfare Benefit

CRH Maintenance Mechanic Sues Reliance Standard For Recovery of ERISA Welfare Benefit

The Plaintiff, Anthony B., has filed a lawsuit against the Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Reliance) for the wrongful termination of ERISA welfare benefits. This was done through his Alabama disability lawyer in the United States…

Rank this Week: 2175

The Law Blog

Covers personal injury and disability law cases in Canada.

http://lawbroker.ca/blog

Apr 14
Toronto Resident Fractures Tibia and Fibula after Slipping on Ice

Toronto Resident Fractures Tibia and Fibula after Slipping on Ice

One sunny afternoon Jose Lopez was walking with his family on a walkway leading to Nathan Philips Square in Toronto. Suddenly, he slipped and fell in an area where there was a patch of ice. As a result of the slip and fall he fractured his…
Feb 25
Senior Fractures Shoulder in Restaurant Fall

Senior Fractures Shoulder in Restaurant Fall

81 year-old Wanda Olivier went to Pat and Mario’s restaurant in Sudbury to attend a birthday party in the “back room” of the restaurant. She suddenly slipped and fell and suffered a broken right shoulder which required…
Feb 8
Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident

Driver Sues County of Brant after Single Vehicle Accident

17-year old Jesse Ferguson was driving on a rural road in the County of Brant, when he suddenly failed to navigate a curve and crashed into a tree. He suffered serious and permanent disabilities and sued the County of Brant for failing to…

Rank this Week: 2218

Disability Insurance Claims Law…

Disability Insurance Claims Law Blog

Discusses short-term and long-term disability cases. By Dell & Schaefer.

http://www.disabilitylawblog.com/

May 13
Supreme Court Grants Writ of Certiorari in ERISA Lawsuit, HEIMESHOFF V. HARTFORD

Supreme Court Grants Writ of Certiorari in ERISA Lawsuit, HEIMESHOFF V. HARTFORD

The Connecticut Plaintiff, Heimeshoff, filed an ERISA lawsuit against Hartford challenging their denial of long-term disability benefits. Hartford filed a Motion to Dismiss as Heimeshoff filed her lawsuit past the 3-year statute of…
Apr 16
Aetna is Entitled to Reimbursement of Overpaid Disability Insurance Benefits from Claimant Involved in Car Accident

Aetna is Entitled to Reimbursement of Overpaid Disability Insurance Benefits from Claimant Involved in Car Accident

In the matter Thurber v. Aetna, Aetna brought a counterclaim against Thurber for the return of overpaid short-term disability benefits pursuant to ERISA 29 USC §1132 (a)(3), which authorizes civil actions brought to obtain appropriate…
Mar 4
Court Rules United of Omaha Life Insurance Company Did Not Act Unreasonably in Denying Disability Insurance Benefits to Woman With Fibromyalgia

Court Rules United of Omaha Life Insurance Company Did Not Act Unreasonably in Denying Disability Insurance Benefits to Woman With Fibromyalgia

A Tennessee Plaintiff filed an ERISA lawsuit regarding the denial of her short term disability and long term disability benefits, contending that 1) she was disabled under the terms of the plan; 2) that United of Omaha Life's reliance upon…

Rank this Week: 2281

Georgia Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers social security disability and medicaid benefits. By Lisa Smith Siegel.

http://www.georgiadisabilitylawyerblog.com/

May 7
Researchers Identify Early Warning Signs of Arthriti

Researchers Identify Early Warning Signs of Arthriti

Persons who suffer from osteoarthritis can be eligible for Social Security disability benefits if they can show that their symptoms are severe enough. For example, you may be eligible if you are unable to walk, stand for long periods of…
May 6
Reasons for Spike in Social Security Disability Claim

Reasons for Spike in Social Security Disability Claim

You don't have to be a Social Security disability benefits lawyer, or an SSD applicant to know that disability claims across the country have skyrocketed. CNN recently ran a report on the reasons why these claims have been increasing the way…
May 2
Women's Pain More Likely to Be Ignored

Women's Pain More Likely to Be Ignored

Women, who suffer from pain as a result of some kind of medical condition or disability, are much more likely to have their reports of pain dismissed. This is even though women may actually be more likely to suffer from pain due to…

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Oregon Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Oregon accident & injury news related to auto cases, insurance claims, social security disability, & workers compensation. Published By Di Bartolomeo Law Office, P.C.

http://www.oregoninjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 16
SUVs Do Not Fare Well in Crash Testing

SUVs Do Not Fare Well in Crash Testing

It is natural to assume that the larger a car, the safer you are. However, CNN recently reported on several popular compact SUVs that did poorly on crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The test, known as the…
May 8
Federal Judge Nixes Movie Download Lawsuit Tactic

Federal Judge Nixes Movie Download Lawsuit Tactic

I am often asked about lawsuit abuse, which is understandable, given my profession. Years ago, it was the tobacco litigation. People would often ask, and for good reason, "How can somebody sue a tobacco company when they knew the health risks…
Apr 30
A Tough Week for Oregon Worker

A Tough Week for Oregon Worker

It has been a tough week for workers in Oregon. Last week, the Oregonian reported a fatal workplace injury involving a cleaning contractor who fell into an industrial meet processing blender. The State of Oregon OSHA is investigating the…

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The FAPE Page

Covers special education law and free appropriate public education. By Sanford Hausler.

http://fapepage.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
Summer Conflict

Summer Conflict

The Third Circuit has held that an IEP enacted before summer vaction, but not implemented does not establish the "stay put" placement when a placement dispute arises over the summer. The decision in LY v. Bayonne Board of Education can be…
Dec 28
Negative Multiplier

Negative Multiplier

A parent and student prevailed, in part, in an action against a school district in which they claimed that the student had been denied FAPE. The District Court awarded the plaintiffs $104,349.45 in attorneys' fees. The School District…
Nov 18
Statute of limitations.

Statute of limitations.

Statute of limitations. The Third Circuit has held that the two-year statute of limitations for an IDEA claim also applies to a claim brought under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act rather than applying an analogous state statute of…

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Tax Information for People with…

Tax Information for People with Disabilities by Paul Nidich, J.D., LL.M.

Covers tax matters affecting people with disabilities. By Paul Nidich.

http://paulnidich.blogspot.com/

Jun 25
DEALING WITH CREDITORS FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

DEALING WITH CREDITORS FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Mar 4
IRS Web Accessibility Information Video

IRS Web Accessibility Information Video
Aug 19
Seven Tax Tips for Recently Married Taxpayer

Seven Tax Tips for Recently Married Taxpayer

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to help newly weds and those who will marry yet in 2011. Here are some important steps you need to take to avoid stress at tax time. Here are seven tips for newlyweds.

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New Jersey Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey disability law updates, cases, and news. By Bonny G. Rafel, LLC.

http://www.newjerseydisabilitylawyerblog.com/

May 15
Supreme Court to Rule on Time Limitations for Filing ERISA Insurance Lawsuit

Supreme Court to Rule on Time Limitations for Filing ERISA Insurance Lawsuit

The Supreme Court of the United States recently granted certification in the matter of Heimeshoff v. Hartford Life & Accident Ins. Co., 496 Fed. Appx. 129 (2d. Cir. 2012), in which the Second Circuit determined that Heimeshoff, who had…
Mar 28
Disabled Nurse

Disabled Nurse

Disability insurance policies provide benefits if you cannot perform the duties of your occupation. How does this apply to nurses working in a specialty? The insurer may categorize nurses as a registered nurse and overlook the demands of the…
Mar 18
Forum Selections Clauses in ERISA Disability Insurance Policies Found Unenforceable

Forum Selections Clauses in ERISA Disability Insurance Policies Found Unenforceable

As a general rule, litigation over matters of insurance coverage should take place in the Federal or State forum in which the insurance contract is signed. However, disabled claimants are sometime surprised to learn that their policy contains…

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Nashville Probate and Disability…

Nashville Probate and Disability Law Journal

Covers disability, wills, probate and elder law. By Norris & Norris, PLC.

http://www.nashvilleprobateanddisabilitylawblog.com/

Apr 24
Giving Away the House

Giving Away the House

Posted by Barbara Moss. "We gave away our house last week to our two children. We want to be able to qualify for Medicaid without the government getting all our money." That's how my interview with two potential clients…
Jan 14
Living Independently in Old Age

Living Independently in Old Age

Posted by Barbara Moss. My mother wanted to live at home as long as possible. Fortunately for her, when that was no longer possible, she was able to pay some of the capital from the sale of her home for a spot in an assisted living…
Jan 3
Paying for Nursing Home Care

Paying for Nursing Home Care

Posted by Barbara Moss. As I've written in a prior post (December 19, 2012), Medicare pays only a limited amount toward nursing home care and then only when there has been a 3-day hospital admission first. People who enter a nursing home…

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Disability & Bad Faith…

Disability & Bad Faith Attorney Blog

Covers disability insurance claim and bad faith information. By Quadrino Schwartz.

http://www.disabilityinsurancelawyers.com/blog

May 1
You are Being Watched in Cyber Space

You are Being Watched in Cyber Space

The internet is a graveyard for long term disability claims. Long term disability insurance companies are placing increasingly heavy emphasis on monitoring the internet for your activities. Reports have been made of claims representatives…
Apr 26
IME’s - Mind Your P’s and Q’

IME’s - Mind Your P’s and Q’

An “independent” medical exam or (“IME”) is the most frequently used tool in an insurance company’s toolbox to terminate claims. Far from being “independent,” insurance companies hire physicians based…
Apr 18
Occupational Definition Change — Beware

Occupational Definition Change — Beware

Long term disability policies, especially group policies, contain an occupational definition change. Typically occurring at the end of a two-year period, this change will almost always make a policy payable only if the insured is unable…

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Disability Lawyer

Covers Kentucky disability law. By Austin Mehr.

http://mehrdisabilitygroup.blogspot.com/

Mar 26
Austin Mehr Named 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyer

Austin Mehr Named 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyer

Austin Mehr was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyer list. Less than 5 percent of Kentucky lawyers are named to the list, which selects attorneys based on their reputation and performance.
Dec 18
Austin Mehr Named Top Litigation Lawyer

Austin Mehr Named Top Litigation Lawyer

Austin Mehr was recently honored by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). Austin was selected by ASLA as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Kentucky for 2013.This selection comes shortly on the heels of being invited to join…
Oct 16
Life Insurance Applications Up

Life Insurance Applications Up

application activity for individually underwritten life insurance rose +1.5% in September, year-over-year, all ages combined, according to the

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Social Security Disability…

Social Security Disability Attorney Cincinnati

Covers social security disability and supplemental security income claims. By Anthony Castelli.

http://socialsecuritydisabilityattorneycinci.blogspot.com/

Dec 29
Cincinnati Attorney Calls on President Obama To Stop Social Security Disability From Keeping Judges Names Secret

Cincinnati Attorney Calls on President Obama To Stop Social Security Disability From Keeping Judges Names Secret

The Social Security Administration is keeping the names of the federal administrative law Judges that will hear your SSDI or SSI claim secret. They started this new policy at the end of 2011. This is truly chilling and implies a big brother…
Dec 20
Cincinnati Lawyer Says It is Not necessary to Cut Social Security

Cincinnati Lawyer Says It is Not necessary to Cut Social Security

As a Cincinnati Ohio social security disability lawyer I have seen many deserving people have their financial lives saved by social security disability. This is known as SSI to some and SSDI to others.SSI is supplemental security income and…
Sep 11
Cincinnati Social Security Disability Attorney - Download Critical Evidence

Cincinnati Social Security Disability Attorney - Download Critical Evidence

Cincinnati Social Security Disability Attorney Offers Critical Evidence Questionnare for Your Doctor As a Cincinnati social security lawyer I know how important evidence is to winning your social security case. These…

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SC Disability Law

Discusses personal injury, workers compensation and Social Security disability issues. By Rita Metts.

http://scdisabilitylaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 14
Veterans with disabilities may receive compensation

Veterans with disabilities may receive compensation

Veterans with disabilities may receive compensationThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication regarding Social Security Disability. Please contact an attorney for legal…
Apr 14
Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The Base

Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The Base

Covering the Bases: Social Security Disability, Medicare and returning to work - CapitalGazette.com: Covering The BasesThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication…
Apr 14
Apply wisely for disability benefit

Apply wisely for disability benefit

Apply wisely for disability benefitsThis blog is not intended as legal advice, nor an offer of legal representation. We encourage honest communication regarding Social Security Disability. Please contact an attorney for legal advice…

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Hill & Ponton Blog

Covers social security and veterans disability law.

http://www.hillandponton.com/blog/

May 21
VA Disability Benefits—What Happens if My Disability Gets Worse?

VA Disability Benefits—What Happens if My Disability Gets Worse?

Once the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that a veteran does have a disability which is connected to service, the VA considers the severity of that disability and assigns a disability rating. If the veteran is not satisfied…
Apr 22
Military Sexual Trauma & The VA

Military Sexual Trauma & The VA

Recently, the issue of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) has made a resurgence in our national discourse. Recent statistics from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicate that one in every five women who receive medical treatment at the VA have…
Mar 15
Am I Entitled To Back Pay For My Disability?

Am I Entitled To Back Pay For My Disability?

We often talk to veterans who have been misled about how much back pay (or retroactive benefits) they should receive once their disability has been service connected. It can be very frustrating to think that the VA will acknowledge that…

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The QR Legal Blog

Features substantive, practice related articles, firm updates and legislative/legal alerts. By Quatrini Rafferty.

http://qrlegal.blogspot.com/

May 20
Nursing Home Concern

Nursing Home Concern

Americans are living longer than ever. One result is that there are now nearly 1.6 million nursing home residents in the United States. In Pennsylvania alone, there are approximately 80,000 people living in nursing homes.If your loved one is…
Apr 1
Unemployment Compensation Basic

Unemployment Compensation Basic

by Quatrini Rafferty attorney James A. HorchakThe unemployment compensation (UC) system is designed to provide a short-term "safety net" of benefits which provide income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. Generally…
Apr 1
2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction

2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction

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Social Security Disability Law

Covers Social Security disability topics. By Spencer & Spencer.

http://www.2spencers.com/social-security-blog

Jun 27
Ask A Lawyer: Medicare and Social Security Disability

Ask A Lawyer: Medicare and Social Security Disability

Q: Is there a way that Medicare should be picking up medical bills from the time an application is sent for review to the time one can be approved for Medicare? A: Once you are approved for Social Security disability benefits, you do become…
Jun 27
Ask A Lawyer: Medicare and Social Security Disability

Ask A Lawyer: Medicare and Social Security Disability

Q: Is there a way that Medicare should be picking up medical bills from the time an application is sent for review to the time one can be approved for Medicare? A: Once you are approved for Social Security disability benefits, you do become…
Jun 20
SSA Puts the Kaibosh on Internet Searching

SSA Puts the Kaibosh on Internet Searching

We’ve warned readers about protecting your online profiles on Social Media sites. You could be blindsided by an ALJ who questions you at your hearing about something that appeared on Facebook. It has already happened to some claimants. Even…

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Social Security Disability…

Social Security Disability Advocates in Los Angeles

Covers social security disability benefits and claims. By Mesriani Law Group.

http://socialsecuritydisabilityadvocates.blogspot.com/

May 21
House to Introduce Debt Ceiling Bill Prioritizing U.S. Payments to Bondholders and Social Security Recipient

House to Introduce Debt Ceiling Bill Prioritizing U.S. Payments to Bondholders and Social Security Recipient

Others may think that the House is exaggerating as recent reports revealed that it is moving to put U.S. bondholders and social security recipients at the front of the line to be paid once the government hits its borrowing limit and is no…
May 7
SSA Rolls Out Mobile Website for Smart Phone User

SSA Rolls Out Mobile Website for Smart Phone User

Since the advent of smart phones, it is not uncommon to see people tinkering on their Android phones, Blackberry, or iPhones to stay connected to the Internet. As a result of this growing trend, private companies and government offices have…
May 1
Lawmakers Calls on Obama to Ease Backlog of Veterans’ Disability Benefit

Lawmakers Calls on Obama to Ease Backlog of Veterans’ Disability Benefit

In the past several years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been flooded with permanent disability complaints, creating tons of backlogs. Therefore, in an aim to ease backlogs of disability benefit claims filed by veterans, a group…

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Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation & Disability Lawyer

Covers workers' compensation, social security disability, disability insurance contract claims, unemployment compensation and other issues of interest to injured and disabled workers. By McGraw & Associates, LLC.

http://paworkerscompensation-disability-lawyer.com

Jul 13
Overview Workers Compensation Agency Service

Overview Workers Compensation Agency Service

The Centers for Disease Control CDC has recently published its 2006 United States Life Tables. Effective July 19, 2010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS will begin referencing the CDCs Table 1: Life table for the total…
Jun 27
A Guide to Disability Rights Law

A Guide to Disability Rights Law

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws is a brief summary of the 11 federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities published by the Department of Justice.
Jun 14
Extra Help for Medicare Drug Recipient

Extra Help for Medicare Drug Recipient

More Medicare beneficiaries will soon qualify for help paying for their prescription drugs. People on Medicare may be eligible to pay no more than $2.50 for generic drugs and $6.30 for each brand name drug thanks to changes to Medicare’s…

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Long Island Special Needs Law Blog

Covers estate planning and special needs trusts. By Ellen A. Victor.

http://longislandspecialneedslawyer.com

Apr 4
Still Skeptical About Autism Vaccine Link?

Still Skeptical About Autism Vaccine Link?

A widespread perception that autism is caused by either childhood vaccines or by too many vaccines in one day has again been shown by scientists to have no link to incidents of autism spectrum disorder. According to NPR,…
Dec 19
Sandy Hook and Mental Illness: No Easy Answer

Sandy Hook and Mental Illness: No Easy Answer

The intense grief we feel for the victims and families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, has ignited, or re-ignited, two of our great national debates: the obvious one about gun control, and a less obvious one about the ……
Sep 22
Refrigerator Mothers or Aging Fathers?

Refrigerator Mothers or Aging Fathers?

Back in the 1950?s, scientists were certain that autism and schizophrenia were caused by mothers who were emotionally frigid. Scientists coined the phrase “refrigerator mothers” to describe how the lack of warmth by mothers…

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Veterans' Disability Blog

Covers veterans benefits topics for disabled veterans in Colorado. By Spencer & Spencer, P.C.

http://2spencers.com/veterans-disability-blog

Jun 18
Ask A Lawyer: How long will it take for the VA to respond to my appeal?

Ask A Lawyer: How long will it take for the VA to respond to my appeal?

Q: I was awarded a 10% disability in March 1910. I appealed it and they received the appeal on May 28th, 2010. It has been over 2 years since I have had any response. Is this normal? A: Two years with no response from the VA on a claim for…
Jun 18
Ask A Lawyer: How long will it take for the VA to respond to my appeal?

Ask A Lawyer: How long will it take for the VA to respond to my appeal?

Q: I was awarded a 10% disability in March 1910. I appealed it and they received the appeal on May 28th, 2010. It has been over 2 years since I have had any response. Is this normal? A: Two years with no response from the VA on a claim…
Jun 18
Ask A Lawyer: How long will it take for the VA to respond to my appeal?

Ask A Lawyer: How long will it take for the VA to respond to my appeal?

Q: I was awarded a 10% disability in March 1910. I appealed it and they received the appeal on May 28th, 2010. It has been over 2 years since I have had any response. Is this normal? A: Two years with no response from the VA on a claim…

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Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers employment rights, social security disability and workers' compensation laws. By Kunkel & Fink, LLP.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Mar 25
Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Before you hire a law firm or non-attorney advocate to represent you in your Disability/SSI Claim, you should three important questions: 1. Will I be represented by an attorney at my hearing?
Mar 25
Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Before you hire a law firm or non-attorney advocate to represent you in your Disability/SSI Claim, you should three important questions: 1. Will I be represented by an attorney at my hearing?
Mar 1
Kunkel & Fink, LLP In The New

Kunkel & Fink, LLP In The New

My parnter Leah Fink and I were recently interviewed for a newspaper article that recently appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette regarding the rise in social security disability claims. You can read the article here. Although the article…

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Indiana Long Term Disability…

Indiana Long Term Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers ERISA, disability benefits, and insurance bad faith. By O'Ryan Law Firm.

http://www.indianalongtermdisabilitylawyer-blog.com/

May 14
Multiple Sclerosis Disability Claim

Multiple Sclerosis Disability Claim

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms and severity of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can vary among those afflicted with the disease, but it is not uncommon for the condition to prevent a…
Apr 15
Northern District of Illinois Court Finds that Liberty Life's Termination of Disability Benefits was Arbitrary and Capriciou

Northern District of Illinois Court Finds that Liberty Life's Termination of Disability Benefits was Arbitrary and Capriciou

The Northern District of Illinois recently ruled in favor of the Plaintiff's summary judgment motion in a long term disability lawsuit. In Krupp v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, the court found that Liberty Life's termination of…
Mar 21
Disabled Purdue Employee

Disabled Purdue Employee

Over the years, we have represented numerous employees of Indiana colleges and universities who have become disabled because of serious illnesses such as diabetic neuropathy, lyme disease, degenerative disk disease, multiple sclerosis and…

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