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23rd September 2009
There is a mistaken notion that the social security system, as it prevails now, has been designed to benefit those who became medically disabled to work and earn for themselves. In this context, the role of social security lawyers has gained importance as... Read >
Author: Kilian23rd September 2009
Thousands of Americans are deemed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to be disabled every year and accordingly receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI), or both. The misconception among the many w... Read >
Author: Aaron Rifkind16th September 2009
The US federal government has made it a priority, over the last decades, to protect the rights of disabled workers through disability and civil rights laws.
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has been in place since 1950s with many amendme... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group16th September 2009
Bad credit borrowers are seen as a high risk to possible lenders, and it seems it’s harder than ever to borrow the cash that you require without sparkling credit. Do not worry; there is a loan product that is custom completed for those high risk bad cre... Read >
Author: Robart Watson10th September 2009
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the largest federally-assisted program that provide monetary assistance to people with impairments and disabilities that prevent them from working.
Because this program provides an extensive assistance... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd August 2009
Medicare is a social insurance program that is being administered by the US government under the Social Security Act.
It aims to provide medical insurance coverage for people who are aged 65 or older, or those who qualify and meets the special criteria... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd August 2009
Supplemental Security Income is a disability benefit provided under federal law.
Unlike its work-based counterpart, the Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI, it is need-based and can be availed by anyone who qualifies regardless if they have no... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group16th August 2009
Unites States Social Security is a social insurance program that is funded through payroll taxes called Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA).
The main part of the program can be abbreviated as OASDI or Old Age, Survivor, and Disability Insurance... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th August 2009
The original Social Security Act did not even include disability benefits when it was first passed. It provided social security for old age, poverty, unemployment and the burdens of widows and fatherless children.
The Social Security Act was pushed by ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th August 2009
The Social Security Disability (SSD) is the biggest federally-funded program that provides financial assistance to people with severe impairment that prevent them from working.
In a study conducted the US government, a 20-year-old worker has a three ou... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th August 2009
Three out of ten American workers will be disabled before reaching the age of retirement, according to a study conducted by the Social Security Administration (SSA). With this finding, it is important for anyone to have insurance that will allow them to ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th August 2009
Becoming disabled is no laughing matter. For many it means that they can no longer hold a steady job due to their disability. The disability may be a physical one in which they cannot stay on their feet for long period of time or lift anything due to a mu... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON04th August 2009
The thought of not being able to work for a year or longer is completely foreign to most of us. Yet, statistics bear out that 20 percent of U.S. workers will experience that exact situation.
How would you pay the mortgage and other bills for a year or... Read >
Author: jamesjohn0903rd August 2009
Disability insurance could be more accurately termed income insurance. It is a type of coverage that pays benefits in the event you can’t work due to illness or injury. Benefits generally run in the range of 60 percent to 70 percent of your regular in... Read >
Author: jamesjohn0901st August 2009
The numbers of uninsured individuals and families in the United States are alarmingly high. Especially with the prevailing economic challenges and the rising rate of joblessness, people are finding it more and more difficult to maintain their health insur... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson31st July 2009
If you have recently become disabled, then you are probably feeling uncertain about your financial future. One of the first places to turn is to short term disability insurance, which will cover you for a few weeks, or up to six months as you recuperate; ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON31st July 2009
There is a certain stigma against the disabled in this country that leaves people feeling like second-class citizens if they need a little help paying their living expenses due to an injury or illness. While it may not be preferable for you to go on the p... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON24th July 2009
In the past, the only type of disability benefits one could get was through the church or other community-based charitable organization. Food pantries fed the hungry, ran donations for the homeless and contributed funds to individual families in need.
... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON24th July 2009
Children cerebral palsy affects are considered "special needs," meaning that they cannot care for themselves. The most common diagnosis is spastic cerebral palsy, which involves rigid muscles on one or both sides of the body, as well as difficulty walking... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON23rd July 2009
A study conducted by the US Census Bureau in 2008 revealed that a worker has a one in five chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. With this data, the agency urged people to have federally- or state-funded disability insurance.
In ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd July 2009
There are many disability compensation benefits available for disabled or injured workers such as:
1. Worker’s Disability Benefits
Workers who sustained job-related injuries are eligible to receive medical benefits that will cover hospital stay... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st July 2009
Long term disability (LTD) is a type of insurance coverage that gives wage replacement to workers who lost income because of a disability.
Unlike Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), long term disability coverage is provided by private insuranc... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st July 2009
The Social Security disability hearing is the third level of application for those pursuing disability claims.
This is also the level where they have the best chance of getting their disability claims approved.
The success rate of disability claims in... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th July 2009
An individual who suffers from a mental or physical disability and prevented from working for a year is entitled to disability benefits under the federal social security program. A great number of these people file claims for benefits arising from their d... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th July 2009
Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to a worker who has a job-related injury or illness. These benefits may be paid by federal or state workers’ compensation agencies, employers or by insurance companies on behalf of employers.
Disability paym... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th July 2009
A disability hearing is often conducted when one’s Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application is denied. In most cases, this is the best opportunity for a claimant and his lawyer to present their case to the admi... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th July 2009
Disability can happen to anyone. But, workers who are exposed to too many hazardous conditions in their workplace have greater chances of having injuries that could lead to a disability or impairment.
Because of this, most workers acquire insurance po... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group08th July 2009
A permanent disability will definitely affect a person’s way of living and his financial stability. For this reason, more and more employees would want to be secured financially even if they can no longer do the job they used to do after their disabilit... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th June 2009
The Social Security benefit is the largest federally-assisted program that aims to provide financial help for elderly and disabled people.
Under SSA rules, a person should meet certain requirements that will make him qualified to receive federal assist... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th June 2009
Every year, thousands of people go through disability applications without representation and find their applications denied. They then face the dilemma of finding out what to do next; should they give up or should they appeal?
Of the thousands of peop... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th June 2009
A disability refers a person’s inability to engage in work resulting to loss of income. A person applying for social security disability should also be backed by a doctor’s opinion that he/she is currently disabled with evidences to prove disability d... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
Disability Claims
Because of the rising medical costs, many disabled people consider Social Security Disability claims as a very important federal aid that will help them buy medication and other basic needs.
Meanwhile, out of the thousands of peop... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will provide disabled people with financial assistance as long they meet the requirements. While the agency focuses on helping people with permanent disability, there are instances when it considers the cases of p... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
People with long term disability are usually unable to work due to their severe health condition. They also encounter financial problems since they have lost their earning capacity while their family is burdened to pay for their expensive medical treatmen... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
Social security disability benefit is very important for people with disability and impairment since this financial aid from the government can help them to have a decent living even if they are no longer earning due to their condition.
Filing for disa... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th June 2009
It is our government’s duty to assist its citizens who are not be able to provide for themselves. This includes people who are disabled and unemployed. They give out social security benefits that enable these people to provide for their daily needs.
... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group04th June 2009
The Social Security Administration has several programs that provide monetary rewards to people with qualified disabilities and around 10% of Los Angeles’ working age population (16 to 64 years old) are considered to be work disabled. This means that th... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th May 2009
Social Security benefits for disabled people
Social Security is a government program that protects people from poverty, old age, and unemployment. Disabled person can also benefit from this federal assistance as long as they will file their claims.
... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group29th April 2009
People suffering from a disability who want to acquire Social Security disability benefits are required to first apply for it. However, there are times when some applications are denied due to various reasons. People who want to pursue their application a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd April 2009
For a number of years, people have been talking about how the Medicare and Social Security system are potentially not sustainable in its current incarnation. This will come as dire news to anyone looking to secure Social Security disability payments. Ri... Read >
Author: West Coast Disability Law Group22nd April 2009
Some people are born with disabilities; others incur it from their job or from an accident. These disabilities are compensated by government agencies who give out benefits to rightful claimants. Rejected applicants may consult a Los Angeles Disability Cla... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Sharon A Christie
I am frequently asked whether someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury can get Social Security disability benefits. The answer is YES, depending on the specific facts of each case. Social Security disability benefits... Read >
Author: Sharon A Christie17th April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Sharon A Christie
Getting Social Security disability benefits can be a long and complicated process. You will work closely with your lawyer and her staff. Before you hire a lawyer you must do your homework. The following steps will h... Read >
Author: Sharon A Christie07th April 2009
Compensation for Workers
Workers' compensation laws cover employees who fall ill while they are working, or get injured on the job. State law requires that every employer should have taken out a workers compensation disability insurance, although there... Read >
Author: Walter Sigmore17th March 2009
When someone suffers from a stroke or brain injury, they have many options for rehabilitation. Physical therapists can help them regain mobility, and speech therapists are available to improve slurred communications. But vision problems are another common... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry28th February 2009
What is Social Security?
Social Security was designed to give security and protection from unexpected disasters to individuals by means of spreading certain risks amongst all the members of the society with the intention to ensure that no family will p... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th February 2009
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration, also called as SSA, administers programs that award benefits to eligible individuals. These programs are the Supplemental Security Income or SSI, and the other one is the Social Securit... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th February 2009
People with disability often find it hard to live the same way most people do, as their conditions sometimes affect their way of living. For such reason, the government established programs to help and assist those individuals who have disabilities. These... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group13th February 2009
How To Win Your Case For Social Security Disability Benefits If You Suffer From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia
by: Sheri Abrams
Winning a Social Security Disability case for someone who suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome an... Read >
Author: Sheri Abrams, Attorney at Law30th January 2009
We are Connecticut personal injury lawyers. We help individuals and families weather the storm caused by personal injury or wrongful death.
No injury case is too big or too small for our injury law firm. Even if you think you aren’t the suing type, yo... Read >
Author: vishat24th January 2009
What is Social Security?
Social Security is a program administered by the government which is funded by means of payroll taxes known as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act or FICA.
How Does Social Security Work?
When you work, you pay taxes, ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd January 2009
Social Security Disability Benefits
The federal government provides disability benefits under various programs. Collectively, some of these programs are known as the "social security disability benefits."
The two programs that provide such benefits ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th January 2009
When a person takes on a specific employment, he or she also agrees to take on all the hazards and risks associated with it. Some jobs may entail minimum risks but there are also many types of jobs that put workers at high risk almost every single day the... Read >
Author: coloradolawyer2005th January 2009
If you want a responsible, fast cash solution, a payday loan may be worth investigating. While payday loans aren’t appropriate for resolving all financial situations, they can be an excellent choice when you need an occasional short-term money solution.... Read >
Author: cbelden03rd January 2009
One of the major benefits the Social Security Administration (SSA) administers is the retirement benefits. It was only later on that a health insurance benefit in the scope of the Social Security under the Medicare program is added.
The Social Securit... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group15th December 2008
Having enough money to meet the basic needs in life has become a necessity for people today. However, certain instances that may cause people to suffer financial losses are faced by numerous people. Financial help is provided to them so that they can surp... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group15th December 2008
Being financially stable or having enough money is a must nowadays. There is no complete assurance that you will not have any financial difficulties in case various circumstances occur. Due to the continuous need of people in terms of financial matters th... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group06th December 2008
Getting a Social Security disability approval can take months and sometimes years. The process usually involves the filing of an initial claim (a.k.a. a disability application), receiving an initial denial on a claim (approximately seventy percent of all ... Read >
Author: Tim Moore01st December 2008
Are you all stressed out about your mortgage payments? Are you fighting foreclosure? Are you at the point that you may start falling behind on your payments?
It's all over the news. People are defaulting on their mortgage payments almost everyday now a... Read >
Author: Pearl White30th November 2008
In line with the problem that is caused by disability with regard to the physical state of persons who suffer from it, are the continuous financial difficulties that it also brings. As a way of helping people who are suffering from disability, there are t... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th November 2008
There are laws in United States, which governs all programs that will give benefits to people. Different programs were enacted by law in order to ensure that individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status will receive a certain amount when various... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th November 2008
The Social Security Administration defines disability as the inability of a person to work due to certain medical condition. An individual may also be considered disabled if he cannot do the work he is doing before.
Risk of disability
People who sta... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group25th November 2008
Disability insurance is a form of insurance designed to provide periodic income to a policyholder in the event of his/her inability to work as a result of sickness or injury. Disability insurance with coverage for periods longer than six months is termed ... Read >
Author: rosy18th November 2008
Social Security essentially is one among the most popular of government programs. Unemployment insurance, old age and disability pensions are the attractive parts of this social security. Social security is just one among the different programs aimed at... Read >
Author: Dev Saras18th November 2008
Social Security essentially is one among the most popular of government programs. Unemployment insurance, old age and disability pensions are the attractive parts of this social security. Social security is just one among the different programs aimed ... Read >
Author: Dev Saras18th November 2008
Most individuals in American think that if something happens to them, such as an illness, an injury, or a disability that affects their ability to work, they will be taken care of through disability benefits, obtained from the social security administrati... Read >
Author: Tim Moore27th October 2008
Having a disabled child is always something that a parent has to prepare for. Whether the child was born disabled or not does not matter in the grand scheme of things.
More often than not, parents are worried about many pertinent things. Who will prov... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th October 2008
Los Angeles is a fast-paced and vibrant city. Disability insurance policies are often not considered a necessity by people, unless it is already too late. When we are young, disability is something that just does not feel real enough. It is something we n... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th October 2008
Disability Compensation
When a person became disabled due to an injury caused while performing his duty and is not capable of doing his usual job for a period not exceeding six months, he is entitled of disability compensation.
This is a monthly ben... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd October 2008
Starting January 1st, 2009, North Carolina will begin offering health insurance coverage to high-risk individuals. It is called the North Carolina high-risk health insurance pool. The state legislature passed Session Law 2007-532 (House Bill 265), AN ACT... Read >
Author: Richard Day14th October 2008
A disability at any age can be difficult for anybody. Losing the ability to be able to support yourself is never easy. Aside from the emotional distress this brings you, there is the more obvious economic impact on your life. Questions such as where you w... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group25th September 2008
Making an Application: The first step in applying for Social Security disability benefits is to complete an interview with the Social Security Administration (�SSA�). You can schedule an interview with SSA by calling them at 1-800-772-1213. You will h... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer24th September 2008
Human Rights is defined as the basic rights and freedoms that are entitled to all humans.
Examples of rights and freedoms:
• Social, cultural and economic rights
This includes:
- The right to work
- The right to education
- The righ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd September 2008
Much has been said about the inadequacy of group disability insurance plans offered by employers. For example, group disability plans generally have the following shortcomings:
- The plans pay up to 60% of regular income, however, all benefits are fu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd September 2008
Many people get perplexed in their permanent disability predicaments especially on the aspect of their pursuit for benefits, federally or statewide. This is but normal reaction, as generally, it is hard to figure out the fine points of disability rules ad... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group09th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Benjamin Glass
You think about filing a claim under your employer's long-term disability plan. Everyone has advice. Your friends, co-workers, human resource directors and even your doctors will all be happy to point you in the "right... Read >
Author: Ben Glass05th September 2008
If you or someone you love is diagnosed with a serious ailment, such as cancer, heart failure or some other chronic or life-threatening disease, it's easy to become so consumed with the reality of a medical condition that you overlook important legal issu... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield05th September 2008
One out of every four Americans will miss at least 90 consecutive days of work because of an injury or sickness between the ages of 35 and 65. Disability insurance can help prevent such medical disasters from becoming financial disasters.
However, disa... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield22nd August 2008
A widespread muscoloskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue characterizes Fibromylagia. The exact causes of Fibromyalgia are still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous tissues in the body.
Women are more p... Read >
15th August 2008
There are Short Term Disability Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance coverage. The Short Term Disability Insurance, as the name indicates, provides substitute income for short durations. When you undergo a major surgery or prolonged medical treatm... Read >
Author: PeterSam14th August 2008
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you should know that Social Security disability benefits may be available to help ease some of the financial strain you may be experiencing.
You should also know that the averag... Read >
Author: Teresa Cordua29th July 2008
West Los Angeles is a district in Los Angeles with an affluent neighborhood. Its central location has made it a locus of commercial development, with several high-rise office buildings.
It may seem that people in an affluent neighborhood like West Los ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group29th July 2008
If you are suffering from some kind of disability, then you are probably facing many problems in your life including the most common one - financial burden. Financial constraints are considered the biggest blow for disabled people.
One way to alleviate... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group24th July 2008
Social Security disability benefits are entitled to any individual who suffer from any kind of impairments included in the list of Social Security. To get these benefits, you need to file an application with the Social Security Administration.
The only... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group24th July 2008
If you or someone you love is diagnosed with a serious ailment, such as cancer, heart failure or some other chronic or life-threatening disease, it's easy to become so consumed with the reality of a medical condition that you overlook important legal issu... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield24th July 2008
One out of every four Americans will miss at least 90 consecutive days of work because of an injury or sickness between the ages of 35 and 65. Disability insurance can help prevent such medical disasters from becoming financial disasters.
However, disa... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield23rd July 2008
You have filed for social security disability or SSI—how long will it be before you begin to see actual disability payments?
The answer to this question is, for most claimants, a long time. The vast majority of disability applications are denied upo... Read >
Author: Tim Moore23rd July 2008
Choosing a social security disability attorney is much like choosing an attorney to represent you in a legal matter, in that you will find that not all are created equal. The level of experience, competence, ethics, egotism, etc., varies, and it’s best ... Read >
Author: Tim Moore17th July 2008
Duties and Capabilities
Unlike what other people who are pursuing their disability claims think, Social Security Disability attorneys do have their advantageous functions in having a successful case.
First, SSD attorneys or representatives have the ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group15th July 2008
As an SSI disability attorney, I have made this condensed guide to aid social security eligible beneficiaries obtain positive results in their respective claims under the program. Thus, the SSI disability guide.
The SSI Disability Basics
Suppleme... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th July 2008
As the name implies, Social Security is meant to provide security. So, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is meant to provide security in the form of monetary compensation or benefits for those who are suffering disability.
It is one of the fi... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th July 2008
One of the additional forces which create racial discrimination is disability. An estimated 20.8% of the African American community was said to be in some form of disability, higher than the general disability rate of 19.4% in the country. The impairment ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th June 2008
With the continuous growth of claimants for disability benefits, the Rowland Heights Social Security lawyers have taken the initiative in coming up with an abstract in reference to the social security disability program.
Social Security Disability is a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th June 2008
According to a recent study, the denials of initial application of social security benefits are prevalent.
In response, the Granada Hills Social Security Lawyers have made the initiative to impart some basic information regarding social security and re... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group20th June 2008
With the continuous growth of claimants for disability benefits, the Rowland Heights Social Security lawyers have taken the initiative in coming up with an abstract in reference to the social security disability program.
Social Security Disability is a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group20th June 2008
According to a recent study, the denials of initial application of social security benefits are prevalent.
In response, the Granada Hills Social Security Lawyers have made the initiative to impart some basic information regarding social security and re... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group20th June 2008
Since the disability program of the Social Security Administration (SSA) was initiated, the disabled workers have found an alternative way to make money. Without work, it is impossible for the disabled to survive and cope with the cost of daily living inc... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group05th June 2008
For Immediate Release:
Social Security Disability Website Offers Benefits
Assistance
Navigating the world of Social Security benefits and
applications is not always an easy thing to do, but there is a website that can
help you. Social Securi... Read >
Author: AllL29th May 2008
If you are disabled and unable to work, several disability insurance and benefit programs are available to help you pay the bills, return to work or both.
Knowing the available disability programs before you need them is an advantage to reap the benef... Read >
Author: Jean Kuda21st May 2008
In a study conducted by Culver City Social Security lawyers, some information has been gathered regarding the dilemma that most claimants have been encountering. This particularly involves the issue of appointing a lawyer or a representative in pursuing a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st May 2008
The whole process of Social Security claims are of laborious nature. Aside from the increasing cases of denials of disability claims, the increase in number of claimants for Social Security benefits has made the whole process much more difficult and burde... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st May 2008
The value of Social Security should be determined by its effectiveness as a social insurance program, combining elements of both individual equity and social adequacy.
Because benefits are related to a worker's lifetime earnings, individual equity is ... Read >
Author: sammybeanard21st May 2008
The value of Social Security should be determined by its effectiveness as a social insurance program, combining elements of both individual equity and social adequacy.
Because benefits are related to a worker's lifetime earnings, individual equity is ... Read >
Author: sammybeanard20th May 2008
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has laid down specific ground rules in determining your qualification for disability benefits. In general, qualification for SSD benefits depends on the extent of your disability, capacity to work, and your job his... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th May 2008
When applying for either social security disability or supplemental security income, your claim application will go through three stages. Of course, the first thing that you have to do is file your disability application with the Social Security Administr... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th May 2008
Social Security is a social welfare program concerned in protecting the retired, old, needy, or disabled people; in addition, protects against socially recognized conditions, including poverty, old age, disability, unemployment and others.
The Social S... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th May 2008
Representation to Social Security Disability claims in Irvine, California is no difficult matter. It is fairly easy to get a lawyer in this city who can help disabled residents in pursuing their claims.
What they need to know is that various law firms ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th May 2008
Are you a disabled citizen of Los Angeles? Perhaps you intend to collect your disability benefits from Social Security. With this in mind, have you considered hiring an attorney to help you with your claims? First, let us understand what makes it so impor... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group08th May 2008
Today, more than 156 million people work and pay Social Security taxes. More than 47 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits. These taxes are used to pay benefits to workers who already have retired; people who are disabled; survivors of w... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group07th May 2008
1. YOU MUST APPLY FOR DISABILITY AFTER YOU STOP WORKING. If you stop working due to a disability, then you need to apply. Social Security only gives you a window of opportunity to apply. Usually, this is five (5) years but if there is a gap in your work r... Read >
Author: Jerry Lutkenhaus01st May 2008
Social security disability (SSD) benefits are designed for those who are unfit to work or at least temporarily unemployed.
The criteria for granting benefits are often based on one’s disability or condition. To entitle one to receive these benefits,... Read >
Author: Jean Kuda09th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris
A widespread muscoloskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue characterizes Fibromylagia. The exact causes of Fibromyalgia are still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous tiss... Read >
03rd April 2008
California is a state situated on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, and Arizona to the southeast, as well as by Baja California in Mexico to the south.
Known for ... Read >
Author: Jean Kuda13th August 2007
In my 30 years of experience representing claimants in social security disability hearings, I have concluded there are five factors that are significant in almost every case. These are the factors one should consider when applying for disability.
SERI... Read >
Author: Jerry Lutkenhaus20th July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Hailey Harris
At the moment of writing this article, there is not an entry in the Social Security Disability Listing for Impairment for the condition Fibromyalgia. Nor is there for its other names commonly used such as fibromyositis ... Read >
01st July 2007
Attention attorneys, join your local bar association.
If you are practicing law in California the odds are that you are already a member of the California Bar Association, the largest bar association in the state of California, so you may be asking wh... Read >
Author: David Hallstrom19th June 2007
Send it in. If you have delinquent tax returns, the best advice is to send the tax return in to the U.S. Postal Service as soon as possible by certified mail with return receipt requested The IRS will send back a little receipt in the mail a few days late... Read >
Author: --08th June 2007
As a person nears retirement age, they begin to wonder if they are eligible for Medicare. Many people do not realize that they may even be eligible for Medicare before the age of 65.
Medicare is the largest health insurance plan in the United States. I... Read >
Author: Barry Waxler15th May 2007
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes people to range from severe emotional depression to manic hyperactivity. For this reason the disorder is also know as manic depression. Whatever you call it, bipolar disorder is a disability that qualifies... Read >
Author: Clara Myers06th April 2007
One attorney wants a $2,500 retainer, while another attorney will handle the matter for 40% of your recovery. Why the difference? For the most part, it depends upon which type of case that you have as to how the attorney will charge you.
Almost all P... Read >
Author: gregartim27th March 2007
Acquiring disability claims may require a lot of patience and time if you choose to manage it by yourself. You may use the telephone line or the internet to file your application to the Social Security office. You may also come personally to one of their ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th March 2007
People who incurred disability are fitted to have a petition for Disability Benefits under the Social Security Law. But the mere lack of knowledge about such law can be a hindrance of getting favorable results on claiming your benefits. In addition, faili... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th March 2007
If you become disabled and unable to work in America, you can apply for federal assistance in the form of social security disability and, if you are lucky, your own case will be among the thirty or so percent of claims that are actually approved at the ap... Read >
Author: Tim Moore05th January 2007
Stop Letting Social Security Disability Cheat You Out of theBenefits You DeserveAfter Mary's failed back surgery, her doctor told her he'dsupport her claim for disability. His eyes were comfortingand Mary felt like she'd finally found someone whounderstoo... Read >
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11th December 2006
Many people would consider Bipolar disorder to be a disability simply because it affects much aspect of the person’s life. While it is not impossible for many people with bipolar disorder to lead productive lives, some are struggling very hard as the di... Read >
Author: Moses Wright04th December 2006
I read an interesting statistic recently that was published in a well-known online newspaper. According to the article, one out of three otherwise-healthy adults will experience a long term state of disability (due to an accident or illness and lasting a ... Read >
Author: Tim Moore04th December 2006
Medicare benefits are, inevitably, something we must all become familiar with as we get closer to retirement age. However, what exactly is medicare? When did it begin? And what is its purpose? Here is a brief outline of the federal government's medicare p... Read >
Author: Tim Moore09th October 2006
Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA provisions are exhaustive, all-embracing and well-meaning. Only you need to have the ability to extract the maximum out of the disability enactments.
Howsoever citizen-friendly, law is a law. You need to have the l... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda23rd September 2006
Most of the premium organizations including government organizations, defense services and many of the autonomous institutions offer disability insurance for the benefit of their officers and staff members. Though, a person can also get himself secured by... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda07th September 2006
YOU APPLIED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND YOUR CLAIM WAS DENIED AND YOU WONDER IF YOU SHOULD APPEAL?
The answer is if you are working you usually cannot obtain disabilty especially if you make more than $800.00 per month. Also, if your disabilty ... Read >
Author: Gerald G. Lutkenhaus08th June 2006
I found a remark on a blog recently and the remark basically said this (I'm paraphrasing): "I'm tired of people who aren't disabled but try to get benefits from the government".
I guess it goes without saying that, today, we live in a fairly judgmental... Read >
Author: Tim Moore04th April 2006
In Part 1, we detailed the first five strategies on how to cut your car insurance costs. In Part 2, we show you the second five.
STEP 6 - Review, Change or Cancel No Fault & PIP (Personal Injury Protection)
No-Fault Coverage, and it's Twin - PIP - s... Read >
Author: Tom OLeary30th November 2005
Over the years, cases of people living with HIV/AIDS have increased. Although treatment for AIDS and HIV exist, there is no known cure until today. People with AIDS are confronted with the problem of coping up with pressing health and income needs. They a... Read >
Author: Viojieley Gurrobat13th November 2005
I have a dear friend who used to work for the Department of Social Services - I used to work there too, once upon a time as a medicaid caseworker, afdc caseworker, and food stamp caseworker. Well, she just filed for title II benefits today. For those who ... Read >
Author: Tim Moore13th November 2005
One of the most commonly listed impairments on social security disability and ssi disability applications is lower back pain. Why is this condition so "common"? Well, it's simply due to the way humans are built. The lower back area (particularly L5-S1) is... Read >
Author: Tim Moore13th November 2005
As the publisher of a website devoted to disability issues, and as one who receives occasional mail from claimants, one thing stands out amazingly loud and clear: too many disability claimants are waiting way too long to get their applications going.
I... Read >
Author: Tim Moore05th November 2005
You've become injured, developed a crippling illness, or you've finally succumbed to the advanced effects of a number of medical conditions. You follow a friend or relative's advice and you contact the social security administration for the purpose of fil... Read >
Author: Tim Moore05th November 2005
Is the disability system operated by the U.S. Federal government a fair and compassionate one?. Well, the simple truth is, the disability system that is set up to help you when you are most in need...rarely does that. Yes, you may eventually win your soci... Read >
Author: Tim Moore03rd August 2005
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
Social Security members who were born before the year 1938 are qualified to full social security retirement benefits which will be given when they reach the age of 65. However, for those who just applied for their Social Securi... Read >
Author: Jinky Mesias
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