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America's service members often sacrifice their health in the line of duty, while bravely protecting our country. Veterans from Alabama and nationwide may find that after they return home from active duty, they suffer from a variety of ailments, some of which can be...
Social Security Disability Application TipsIf you become unable to work due to either a mental or physical disability, filing for your Social Security benefits becomes necessary. It can be a very challenging and intimidating process to begin. Only about 30% of initial...
For better or worse, many people in Mobile carry student loan balances. They may work hard to pay down these balances as much as possible. However, some of them may eventually develop a disabling condition. When their disability prevents them from working, they may...
Social Security New Rules on How Evidence is WeighedOn January 18, 2017, the Social Security Administration revised their regulations regarding the evidentiary standard used by the Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) to determine eligibility for disability benefits. These...
Those who have liver disease can attest that it can have a significant effect on every area of their lives. Even if they recognize the signs of liver disease and what may have caused it, serious damage may already have been done.Let's look at a specific liver disease,...
Children's Disability CasesUnder the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, children with disabilities can receive monthly benefits including cash payments and Medicaid. Eligibility for SSI is determined based on financial and medical criteria. In determining...
Progress for Veterans as Federal Court Shifts Burden to VA, CAVC On April 26, 2017, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the Court) issued a decision in Monk v. Shulkin, holding that the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has "the authority...
Cancer does not respect age. Children, young adults, middle-age adults and the elderly in Alabama can all be cancer victims. Unfortunately, some people find that they suffer from cancer more than once in their lifetimes. In fact, one report suggests that of those who...
Arthritis is a type of disorder that does not receive a lot of attention, mostly because it is unseen and generally thought of as a minor condition. While many cases of arthritis are minor and managed rather easily, millions of Americans deal with side effects that...
Mental illnesses can sometimes be brushed aside when compared to physical ailments. After all, it is easy to see why a person with an amputation or cancer may have limitations, but mental illnesses carry no physical markings, and in some cases there is even a stigma...