Many of the veterans Gardberg represent in applications for VA disability compensation live along our Gulf Coast, from Florida to Texas.On December 16, 2011, the VA Gulf Coast Health Care System opened $304 million in up-graded facilities at their Biloxi Mississippi...
Disability solutions for you and your family
Year: 2011
I applied and won. Now what happens?
When you file an appeal for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income an initial determination is made whether you meet the requirements for disability. If you meet the requirements you will receive a Notice of Award that explains...
WHAT IS UM COVERAGE AND WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE IT?
Imagine that you are driving on Highway 90 in Mobile, Alabama when a careless driver swerves into your lane. You react by swerving to your right, and unfortunately you lose control of your vehicle and end up in a ditch with neck and back injuries. The careless driver...
THE BLUE WATER NAVY VIETNAM VETERANS ACT OF 2011
On December 8, 2011, House Bill HR-3612 The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2011 was introduced. The Bill is a companion Bill to Senate Bill S. 1629; The Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011, introduced earlier this year. The House version represents a compromise...
SSI for Children with Mental Impairments and Learning Disabilities
Did you know that children can receive Supplemental Security Income due to mental impairments and learning disabilities? Supplemental Security Income is given to children that suffer severe problems due to mental problems or learning disabilities.In order for a child...
How Social Security Evaluates Cases
When Social Security is evaluating a disability application, they have to follow five specific steps in determining whether you are disabled. These steps are as follows:1. Are you performing substantial gainful activity? If you are, they will find that you are not...
The One Year Requirement.
Many people are denied Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income because Social Security does not believe the person will be disabled for one year.To be disabled, a person must show an "inability to engage in any substantial...
What you should know about work related injuries
Gardberg knows how to get you all the workers compensation benefits you deserve. We serve people in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.When you are hurt on the job, in most cases you are entitled to receive compensation in lieu of your wages in addition to...
Updated VA Ship List for Exposure to Agent Orange
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an updated list concerning US Navy and US Coast Guard ships, sometimes referred to as "brown water vessels," that satisfy criteria for presumed exposure to Agent Orange. Veterans who served on these ships will be...
Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Social Security Disability Cases
Many claimants for Social Security disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income suffer substance abuse disorders. Years ago, substance abuse could be grounds for a finding of disability. Not anymore.Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1535 prevents a...