On April 16, 2021, the Social Security Administration released an Emergency Message, EM-21032, so as to provide guidance on how to evaluate adult disability cases for a diagnosis of COVID-19. Social Security will find COVID-19 to be a medically determinable impairment...
Memorial Day weekend brings a lot of different types of celebrations. My weekend was filled with a few different celebrations to help honor our Fallen heroes. On Friday night, May 28, 2021, I gathered with the wonderful Marines of the PL Wilson Detachment, Marine...
This coming Monday, May 31, 2021, we have the opportunity to honor those men and women who died while serving our country in the various branches of the U.S. military. Memorial Day has been a tradition since soon after the Civil War and was originally known as...
The last year and a half has been difficult for many Veterans seeking treatment at the VA, as well as for those Veterans seeking disability claims at the VA. There have been numerous delays, including C&P examination suspensions and claims postponements....
Service in the military can be a way for someone to uphold their family legacy or give back to a country that has given them many opportunities. Unfortunately, service often comes with a high cost. Those who serve in the military can get hurt during basic training so...
The Social Security Office of Hearing Operations has been closed for over a year to in-person hearings. Hearings have been held by phone since April of 2020 and now the Social Security Administration has developed guidelines for conducting video hearings over...
My name is Lewis Carter and I am excited to introduce myself as the newest member of Gardberg and Kemmerly, where I will be working as part of the Veterans’ Disability team. For the past several years, I have been working as a criminal defense attorney and...
There are essentially two main types of Social Security Disability claims: Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). There are also Disabled Children’s claims and Widow’s Disability claims, but SSI and DIB claims are the most common....
Many Veterans, and their loved ones, have for years claimed neurological disorders due to exposure to herbicides, especially Agent Orange, in service. Many prior studies have found that Agent Orange exposure is associated with increased risk of a wide range of...
If you served in the military and suffered a disability, you may be able to obtain veterans disability benefits. These benefits are available to those who were injured and disabled but were not dishonorably discharged from the military. The amount of money you can...
