Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
Disabled active duty personnel and veterans may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits if they are no longer able to perform substantial gainful activity. These benefits are different from VA compensation benefits and require a separate application...
BRANT V. COLVINCivil Action Number: 4:12-cv-1086-KOB In Brant v. Colvin, the claimant filed an action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama seeking review of a final decision issued by the Commissioner of Social Security denying her...
If you can no longer work you may have several different legal claims and avenues to pursue. A prior post on our blog discusses some important things to consider for disability clients and their workers' compensation claims. Keep in mind that there are may be many...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened a registry for veterans who believe they have been exposed to fumes from trash burned in open pits or to toxins inhaled with dust in Iraq and Afghanistan. The registry is open to veterans who fought in the recent wars in...
It's officially summer and that means 'tis the season for wonderful locally summer grown produce. Take advantage of Mobile's and the Gulf Coast's best locally grown tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, watermelons, plant, and flowers at the Market on the Square. Market on...
Survivors of military sexual trauma ("MST") not only face physical injuries as a result of MST, but also suffer devastating emotional and mental injuries as a result of undergoing such a traumatic event at the hands of their military brothers and sisters. The battle...
If you have filed for Social Security Disability benefits, the local Social Security Administration office will eventually send you a form for you to list your prior jobs, the duration of each, and provide a brief synopsis of your job duties. This form is extremely...
AUTOMATIC WAIVER OF REVIEW OF NEW EVIDENCE BY AGENCY OF ORIGINAL JURISDICTIONVA Fast Letter 14-02 is intended to increase efficiency in the appeals process. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 7105(e), evidence submitted by the veteran or veteran's representative at the time of...
If you are a worker and you have been injured on the job, there are different legal claims that may be made. Some of the most common claims include a Workers' Compensation claim and a Social Security Disability claim. The two are significantly different from one...
This Friday, June 13, 2014, is Mobile's downtown art walk. It's a great (and free!) way to explore downtown Mobile and its art scene. Galleries on Cathedral Square, Dauphin Street, and beyond open their doors from 6pm to 8pm for you to peruse their artwork. Head on...