Disability solutions for you and your family
Some children in Alabama with disabilities will qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, once a child is awarded SSI benefits doesn't mean the story ends there. The Social Security Administration will regularly review the child's medical impairment, to...
Your recent diagnosis may have brought with it a flood of fears and emotions. You likely felt confusion about what to expect medically in your future, especially if you have never heard of or know little about your condition. How will this disease progress? How will...
Whether it is leukemia, breast cancer, colon cancer or any other type of cancer, it is no surprise that this disease can take a significant toll on a person's health, sometimes even leading to death. And, it is not an entirely uncommon disease. In fact, this year over...
Unfavorable Decision Reversal by the Appeals CouncilIn a Social Security Disability hearing, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) reviews the Claimant's medical records and work history, takes testimony from the Claimant, and takes testimony from a Vocational Expert...
No matter how badly a person in Alabama needs them, the process of getting Social Security disability benefits is an arduous one. Not only is there the possibility that one's claim will be denied, necessitating a lengthy appeal, but it can take a long time just to get...
How to Fight a VA Rating Reduction or Benefits SeveranceAs a member of the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates (NOVA) I attended a webinar presented by NOVA regarding one of the great challenges facing Veterans and their advocates: rating reductions and...
Many low-income individuals in Mobile who have never been able to work due to a disability depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to make ends meet. They may feel like once they are approved for benefits, that is the end of the story. However, should they...
DETERMINING MEDICAL EQUIVALENCE IN SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASESIn determining if you are disabled in a Social Security case, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has compiled what is referred to as a Listing of Impairments and the criteria to meet these...
Blood Drive at Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C.On Tuesday, July 13, 2016, the law firm of Gardberg & Kemmerly will be hosting a Blood Drive. The LIFESouth Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot of our office from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. The address is 1015 Montlimar...
Recent Victory at Social SecuritySocial Security disability is often a marathon, not a sprint. And by that I mean, it often takes a long time for a hearing (about 16-18 months in Mobile), and during that time, it's important to steadily build the evidence for your...
