Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
When Are You Eligible For Special Monthly Compensation?Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a benefit established through statute that is paid in addition to the basic rates of compensation payable under the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. SMC is paid to compensate...
Getting Identification for Your HearingIn order to be admitted into your hearing, you must have picture identification. This is usually in the form of a valid driver license or a valid non-driver identification card.To get a driver license in the state of Alabama, you...
XareltoXarelto is a blood thinner manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary. In 2011, Xarelto was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent blood clots for those suffering from atrial fibrillation, deep vein...
Should You File for Your Social Security Benefits Online, Over the Phone, or in Person? There are 3 ways to apply for Social Security disability benefits: online, over the phone, or in person. So, how should you apply? I'll talk a little bit about the pros and cons of...
CDI UnitsIn 1998, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Office of the Inspector General, with help from the State Disability and Determination Services (DDS) and local law enforcement, established the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) program in...
Intervening Injuries and Your VA Benefits ClaimWhen filing a claim for VA benefits, the end goal is to establish service connection. To establish that a disability is service connected, a claimant must show that the condition or conditions claimed must have been...
Keeping Up With Your Medical AppointmentsIt is extremely important to keep track of your medical appointments while going through the Social Security appeal process. The Social Security Administration needs your medical history in order to correctly address your...
Adult Children With DisabilitiesIf you have an adult child with disabilities, he or she is eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income just like any other disabled adult, as long as he or she meets the income requirements for SSI. That is, they can't have more...