One of the first questions I am often asked by veterans when they call me is whether or not they need an attorney at all. It’s a very important question that is complicated by the fact that many veterans’ service organizations provide free representation to veterans seeking VA benefits. Some members of these organizations believe […]
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Do I Need An Attorney For My Social Security Claim
By David S. Bross, Esquire One of the most common questions I am asked by people applying for Social Security Disability and SSI benefits is: “Do I need a lawyer for this or can I just do it on my own?” My first response is this: “You need a lawyer only if these benefits are […]
Continue ReadingDisability Insurance: More Important Than Life Insurance? (Part 1 of 3)
By David S. Bross, Esquire While most Americans insure their lives and material assets, like their homes, cars, etc., many overlook the need to protect their most valuable asset — the ability to earn an income. According to Kenneth Podell, CLU, a financial advisor with Mass Mutual, insurance claims studies indicate that the odds of […]
Continue ReadingCommon Myths About Social Security Disability & Social Security Income
By David S. Bross, Esquire The Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) entitlement programs are the product of the first major expansion of the Social Security Act in 1954. These programs were radically expanded by amendments to the Social Security Act in 1957, 1960, 1965 and 1967. I continue to be amazed, […]
Continue ReadingDisability Insurance: More Important Than Life Insurance? (Part 3 of 3)
By David S. Bross, Esquire If you read my first two columns about disability insurance, you should now have a basic understanding of both the need to protect one’s ability to earn an income and the essential features of disability insurance policies. What happens, however, if you actually suffer the misfortune of a disability, file […]
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