If you were diagnosed with a chronic illness or suffered a significant injury that left you disabled and unable to work, you may be eligible for long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits. Receiving LTD benefits means you get a percentage of your pre-disability income. However, these benefits come with a potential catch – there may very well […]
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Disability Benefits and Multiple Sclerosis
More than 2.9 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including close to 1 million people in the United States. Disability benefits and Multiple Sclerosis are linked in that MS is considered a “qualifying disability” to receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). MS can also serve as the basis […]
Continue ReadingTreating With Your Current Doctor After an Accident – A Cautionary Tale
Following an accident or injury, can you continue treating with your current doctor in lieu of a physician recommended by your lawyer? Of course the answer is yes. But, it may not be in your best interest to do so. To illustrate, let us say you are an accident victim who was already being treated […]
Continue ReadingVacation Injuries: When Injuries Happen on Your 2024 Summer Vacation
With summer just around the corner, getting hurt on your time off is the last thing on your mind. Imagine you are out for some sun and fun at the Jersey Shore and you trip and fall while walking on the boardwalk! Unfortunately, vacation injuries do happen…more often than we would like. What are the […]
Continue ReadingAppropriate Medical Treatment for Disability Benefits: What You Need to Know
To be eligible, you need records reflecting appropriate medical treatment for disability benefits. Adequate and continuous treatment is critically important to obtain benefits. When a prospective client contacts our firm about pursuing disability benefits, a common issue we encounter is insufficient records about the prospective client’s medical care, records reflecting sporadic treatment, or records indicating […]
Continue ReadingDependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC Benefits): What You Need to Know
The surviving spouse, child, or parent of a military service member who died in the line of duty, or died from a service-related injury or illness, may be eligible to receive a tax-free monetary benefit under the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation program. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits provide a vital source of financial […]
Continue ReadingMeet the (Four-Legged) Support Staff at Bross & Frankel, P.A.!
Accounting Department: Franny – Accounts Payable Clerk(fierce lover & protector of all store receipts; somewhat bored with her position and often falls asleep on the job) Bruce – Snacks Receivable Clerk(can be found most frequently roaming the office looking for anyone who he can schmooze into giving him snacks) Management Department Mama – CEO & […]
Continue ReadingPotential Impact of Proposed VA Rating Change for Veterans with Tinnitus
Introduction The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is contemplating changes to how the federal agency rates various medical conditions, including tinnitus. The proposed VA rating changes could have a significant impact on new disability benefits claims, considering tinnitus is the single most prevalent disability among veterans receiving disability benefits. For example, in 2022, more than […]
Continue ReadingSuffering from a Disability? Why Honest Communication with Your Medical Providers Matters
Do You Need to Disclose All of Your Symptoms to Your Doctor or Medical Provider? Do you need to tell your doctor everything that is wrong with you? This might seem like a very ridiculous question, with a very obvious answer, – which is OF COURSE! Honest communication with your medical providers is crucial to […]
Continue ReadingQualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits with Down Syndrome
Understanding Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when an individual has an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material affects the physical and intellectual development of the person. There are two main types of Down syndrome: Medically Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits with Mosaic Down Syndrome When it […]
Continue ReadingDo Any Conditions Automatically Qualify for Disability?
If you are disabled because of a medical or mental health condition, you may experience some level of financial strain. Fortunately, many programs can provide monthly cash benefits to people with disabilities. This includes Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both SSDI and SSI are provided to Americans who cannot work […]
Continue ReadingVeterans Benefits and Compensation Types
If you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, then you may be eligible for certain benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA offers a range of benefits, from housing assistance to education and training to health care. It also provides disability compensation for veterans who have a […]
Continue ReadingVeterans with Sleep Apnea – Why NOW is the Time to File Your Claim for Disability Benefits
For veterans with sleep apnea, every day can be a struggle when the lack of restorative sleep makes it difficult to focus or complete activities of daily living. If you have sleep apnea that is either the result of your military service or was caused by a different service-connected disability, you may be eligible for […]
Continue ReadingCan You Collect Veterans Disability Benefits for an Unreported Military Sexual Trauma?
What is a Military Sexual Trauma? The term “Military Sexual Trauma” or “MST” is a term used by The Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) to refer to any sexual harassment or assault experienced by a military service member. It is a common misconception that MST only refers to sexual acts, however, it can include […]
Continue ReadingLooking Back at 2023 – Sharing Our Favorite Client Successes
As the year winds down and we all look ahead at welcoming 2024, we would be remiss if we didn’t take the opportunity to highlight some of the more notable client successes from this past year, as shared by the team at Bross & Frankel: Social Security Client Successes “We successfully helped a former NFL […]
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