The Social Security Administration runs the Supplemental Security Income program to provide financial support people who have limited income and other resources owing to their inability to work as a result of their disability, blindness or advanced age. In addition to...
Disability solutions for you and your family
Month: February 2019
I DO NOT HAVE A VALID ID! WHAT DO I DO?
The Social Security Administration requires claimant's to have valid photo identification for entrance to all hearings and for any consultative examinations in which they are scheduled to appear. So what can you do if you do not have valid identification?If you have...
Current Status of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Procopio Decision
On January 29, 2019, a 9-2 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned past court opinions and stated that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot deny disability benefits to Vietnam veterans who claim exposure to cancer-causing chemical...
Benefits for veterans affected by Agent Orange
Veterans here in Alabama are well aware that during the Vietnam War, the U.S. military sprayed Agent Orange, a defoliating agent, to clear vegetation from enemy territory. In addition, it was possible for some veterans to have contacted this dangerous chemical outside...
Get Help with Your Power Bill
A lot of our disabled clients have difficulty paying all of their expenses every month. Living is expensive and Supplemental Security Income benefits pay out a maximum of $771 per month for 2019. It can be especially hard when power bills rise right along with the...
Valentine’s Day Treats for Home of Grace
During the month of February, Gardberg and Kemmerly, P.C. employees collected candy for the women of Home of Grace for Valentine's Day. Home of Grace is a Christ centered alcohol and drug recovery program located in Eight Mile, Alabama. Home of Grace provides a...
Earned Income Credit Returns and Disability
I rewrite this article every year because it continues to affect clients and the consequences are HUGE! We see cases month after month where Claimants lose all benefits or a large portion of disability because they filed a tax return fraudulently. Many times these...
VA Disability for burn pit exposure
Although they are not readily awarded and difficult to obtain, veterans' disability benefits are available for burn pit exposure. However, there must be concrete evidence to show that the issues a veteran is experiencing are the direct result of the exposure to a burn...
Do you suffer from PTSD or Complex PTSD?
Far too many Alabama residents go through some sort of trauma in their life. These events often leave an indelible mark on their psyches.If you fall into this group, you could suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Depending on the type of trauma, you could...
3M Military Combat Arms Earplug Lawsuit
The Minnesota-based 3M Company, a defense contractor, sold its dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2, to the military without disclosing defects that decreased the effectiveness of the hearing protection. 3M violated the False Claims Act by selling or causing to...