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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...
Social Security Problems with Case Backlogs and Denials Case backlogs and denials have long been a part of the Social Security Disability system. However, the numbers are trending upward for both of these frustrating issues. Social Security Disability cases seem...
Veterans in Alabama and across the nation, give their all in protecting our nation. Unfortunately, combat can take its toll on a veteran's health. Physical injuries, such as an amputated limb, can be easy to spot. However, servicemembers returning home from combat...
What is the Role of the Vocational Expert During a Social Security Disability Hearing? In almost every adult hearing for Social Security disability, a vocational expert is either present or appears telephonically. A vocational expert (VE) is an independent contractor...