Labor Day is our national holiday that celebrates the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Our nation was built and is maintained by the hard work of women and men who are often unappreciated for the work they do...
Disability solutions for you and your family
Month: August 2014
Social Security Disability Benefits and the Duty to Develop
If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the ALJ may assist you in developing your claim for disability. However, this is not something that should be relied up as it still behooves you to...
Social Security Disability Benefits and Your Work History
Social Security Disability attorneys will tell you that medical evidence is the lynch pin in a disability case. That is, you must prove you have the medical conditions you're complaining of and the only way to do this is through regular treatment with your doctor.But...
Veterans Disability Benefits and PTSD
The National Institute of Mental Health describes Post-traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD") as the following:"People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened even when they're no longer in danger. PTSD develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm...
DEATH OF ROBIN WILLIAMS BRINGS ISSUE OF DEPRESSION TO THE FOREFRONT
This week's passing of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams is tragic. Tragic as it may be, Robin Williams' death brings a serious issue facing many of our country's veterans to the forefront. Depression and suicide do not discriminate and can affect anyone....
Quick Tips for Hurricane Season
It is that time of year again along the Gulf Coast. Throughout our collection of communities, from New Orleans, Louisiana, through Pensacola, Florida, our family and friends at Gardberg & Kemmerly have begun to pay significant attention to the Atlantic Hurricane...
BILL BENEFITTING VETERANS TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW TODAY
President Obama is set to sign a $16.3 billion bill benefitting veterans today. The bill is in response to reports of veterans dying while waiting for appointments with VA doctors while VA employees covered up those long wait times. This measure allows the Department...
REOPENING A PREVIOUSLY DENIED CLAIM FOR VA DISABILITY BENEFITS
Many veterans file claims for veterans disability benefits and are denied by the VA. If the veteran disagrees with the VA's decision regarding his or her claim for service connection the Veteran must file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) within one year. If the veteran...