Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
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...
VA Launches Veterans' Complaint Hotline The hotline for veterans' complaints promised by President Trump launched yesterday, June 1st. The phone line, which is live now at 855-948-2311, is designed to collect, process, and respond to complaints of individual veterans...
This past Memorial Day, people in Mobile and nationwide took a moment of remembrance for those in the military who made the ultimately sacrifice in serving our country -- their lives. However, it is also important to remember that some of the veterans who are...
Much awareness has been given to breast cancer, and many people in Alabama either have a loved one or knows someone who suffers from this disease. However, a recent study shows that breast cancer need not be the death knell it once was.According to a recently...
You may know that disability benefits could be available to individuals who are unable to work due to a physical condition, but you may be unaware of the fact that these benefits could also be available to people who struggle with certain mental conditions. If you or...