I posted a blog about Blue Water Vietnam Veterans closing in on legislation that would afford them VA legal presumptions and disability benefits related to Agent Orange exposure. At that time, it seemed to me like a foregone conclusion that…
There are generally two different types of Social Security Disability Benefits available under the Social Security Act. One kind is called Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This type of benefit is available to individuals who are disabled and who have limited…
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury and find yourself unable to work a full-time job as a result, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income payments. When someone suffers such an injury, Social…
How to Qualify My Child For SSI Benefits When children are suffering from significant mental, behavioral, or physical problems, they may be entitled to SSI disability payments if their problems are severe enough. When determining whether a child is disabled,…
Disability if I need a walker or wheelchair? As discussed elsewhere on this website, the Social Security Administration undertakes a five-step evaluation to determine whether someone is disabled under the Social Security Act. If an individual is not working too…
Veterans Disability Agent Orange: Thousands of Vietnam Veterans may see the Agent Orange legal presumptions extended to them. Currently, vets who served in Vietnam (with boots on the ground) are able to get the benefit of Agent Orange legal presumptions…
Treating with a doctor and other medical professionals that believe you are disabled can certainly increase your changes of being approved for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. However, the fact that your doctor believes that you are…
What does it take to win? When a person has a Social Security Disability claim, they all ask the same questions. How long does it take? What are my chances? What does it take to win? These are all legitimate…
As a Social Security disability attorney, I am often asked by potential clients whether they can be awarded “partial disability.” The short answer to this is "no" when it comes to Social Security disability cases. Worker’s Compensation, Veterans Disability, and…
Sometimes a work injury can prevent you from being able to work. To what extent it prevents you from doing so affects what benefits you may be eligible for. There are different types of Workers’ Compensation benefits designed to compensate…