Whether you’re having difficulty appealing a denial for Social Security or long-term disability benefits, or are fighting a battle for a personal injury settlement after a car accident, our legal blog can inform you of all of your options. Browse or search our blog posts today for help on personal injury, Social Security disability, ERISA Long-Term Disability, and more.
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What is a "Paper Review" and how can it affect your Long-Term Disability claim?A paper review of your claim is likely and can lead to denial. An experienced long-term disability attorney can help you find the evidence needed for an appeal.
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New Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders Goes Into Effect in January 2017Some claimants may find the SSA’s new rules helpful while others will find they make it harder to apply for disability for a mental disorder. Learn more here.
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Changes to Neurological Listings May Simplify Application Process, But Still Require Strong EvidenceAmong other changes, the SSA has removed the IQ score criteria from its listings for neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.
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Homestead Tax Exemption for Veterans Passed in LouisianaIn 2014, voters overwhelmingly passed an amendment to increase the homestead exemption for veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.
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Free Parking in Metered Spaces for those With Disabilities in New OrleansAn ordinance passed in 2014 granted three hours of free parking at meters in the city of New Orleans for anyone with an impaired mobility parking card.
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Is Your Long-Term Disability Insurer Targeting You for Termination?Long-term disability insurance companies look for any reason to deny benefits to disabled individuals. Here's a list of 4 things that signal you may be denied.
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Understanding Social Security’s Intellectual Disability ListingQualifying for SSI or SSDI with an intellectual disability requires sufficient evidence showing that the applicant meets four basic requirements.
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Why Long-Term Disability was Denied for Disabled Worker Diagnosed With MS, Fibromyalgia, & Lyme DiseaseThere are several issues you should be aware of when applying for long-term disability benefits. Avoid having your claim denied like this disabled worker in the case of Hamilton v. Standard Insurance Company.
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Social Security Disability Benefits For Drug & Alcohol Addiction in LouisianaAlcohol and drug addiction is prevalent across Louisiana. Learn more about how those with addiction are able to get disability benefits.
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A Disability Benefits Ruling Highlights Importance of Knowing Your Case FactsA ruling in a disability benefits case shows how important it is for people to work with their doctors to understand their disabilities and medical records.
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What to Know Before Filing a Long-Term Disability Claim #9 - The Nature of the BeastYour primary goal should be to make it difficult for the long-term disability company to deny your legitimate claim. How do you do this?
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The Importance of the Disability Onset Date When Filing For Long-Term Disability BenefitsThe onset date of your disability is simply the date that your disability begins and you are no longer able to work. Simple, right? Wrong. Why?