You need as much financial support as you can if you have a disabled child. The cost of treatment and medicine can be high, as well as the cost of childcare. If you work fewer hours in order to care for your child, you may find it difficult to afford these costs while still providing […]
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Liver Disease or Cirrhosis
If you are unable to work due to a disability, then you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Specifically, based on your specific circumstances, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). An individual may qualify for SSDI and/or SSI for any number […]
Continue ReadingDisability Reconsideration Denied – Next Steps
If you are unable to work due to a disability, then you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two kinds of disability benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Depending on your situation, you may qualify for one or both types of benefits. […]
Continue ReadingIs Cancer Considered a Disability?
Americans who can’t work because of a medical condition may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). To qualify for these benefits, however, you must meet the standards set forth for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This includes proving that your medical or mental health condition […]
Continue ReadingVA Statement in Support of Claim Example
If you served in the United States military, then you may be entitled to certain benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This may include disability benefits for those vets who suffered a service-connected disability. If you qualify for VA disability benefits, then you will receive monetary compensation based on your level of […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Does It Take to Get Disability?
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These disability benefits can be an important source of financial stability. In most […]
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The men and women of the armed forces give up a lot to serve our country. Too often, their sacrifice often leads to disabilities related to their military service. In this situation, disabled veterans may be entitled to compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA calculates the amount of disability benefits that […]
Continue ReadingObtaining a Medical Nexus Letter
If you seek veterans’ benefits or had your initial claim denied, you may need to support your claim for disability compensation with a medical nexus letter to prove a connection between your condition and your military service. During the appeals process, the Department of Veterans Affairs can require additional proof that the medical issues or […]
Continue ReadingTotal Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
In the United States, the brave men and women who serve our country often deal with disabilities related to their service. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers disability benefits in the form of monthly tax-free compensation for veterans who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental health condition that is linked to their […]
Continue ReadingAnnouncing the 2021 Bross & Frankel Disability Scholarship Award Winner
2021’s Disability Scholarship Award Winner Achieved Academic Excellence While Living With Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, September 15, 2021 — Bross & Frankel, a New Jersey-based disability benefits law firm, has selected the winner of its 2021 Disability Scholarship Award. This $1,000 scholarship is intended to support the academic goals of […]
Continue ReadingAverage NJ Car Accident Settlements
In 2019, there were 276,861 motor vehicle accidents in New Jersey. This works out to just over 31 car crashes every single hour in our state. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Although New Jersey is a no-fault state, you may be […]
Continue ReadingCan You Apply for Disability While Still Working?
If you are unable to work due to a disability, then you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on your situation, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The process to get approved for SSDI and/or SSI can be lengthy, which can […]
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Social Security Disability can be a lifeline for those who have disabling medical conditions and need financial support. When you submit your application for benefits, how and when can you expect to receive a decision on your claim? Once a medical determination has been made in your Social Security Disability claim, you will receive a […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage?
Over the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become more aware of our own mortality than perhaps at any other point in recent history. While many of us are now more familiar with how quickly we could face serious – or even life-threatening – health problems, we may not realize how common disability […]
Continue ReadingCan You Collect Social Security and Long-Term Disability?
If you are unable to work due to an impairment, you may have several options for receiving monthly disability benefits. Disability programs offered by the federal government and private insurers offer an important safety net for anyone who suffers a medical condition or mental health impairment that affects their ability to work. There are specific […]
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