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February 15th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. Social Security Disability is a federal insurance program that provides income supplements to people who cannot work because of a disability. If you cannot work, you can file a claim. While your claim is pending, perhaps you discover that you are feeling a little bit better because of the treatment you [...]
February 15th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, was established in 1966 and has sought to serve and improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the promotion of policies and programs that embrace self -determination and independence. The two new appointees are Peter Bell and [...]
February 14th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. You cannot work and are thinking about applying for Social Security Disability benefits, but you are wondering how the SSDI program defines a disability. You might have heard that a disability is a medical impairment that will last for more than 12 months. In fact, you are not the one who [...]
February 8th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. The Veterans Administration will partner with the Interior Department as well as state and local law enforcement agencies forming the new Veterans Jobs Corps initiative to put men and women of the military back to work. Specific jobs being considered include conservation efforts on America’s federal and state public lands. These [...]
February 7th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. The pre 2012 Super Bowl inspiring story of former NFL player, Steve Gleason and his battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) raises some interesting issues relevant to Social Security Disability. Under the Compassionate Allowance program, those diagnosed with ALS are supposed to have a simpler path to getting their benefits. This [...]
February 6th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. Individuals who cannot work due to a disability are entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. If you have filed a claim for SSDI benefits and you were denied, don’t give up hope. In spite of your anger and confusion, you still have options. A good attorney can support you through this [...]
February 6th, 2012 tmccoy
By: Kristin Sheridan, Paralegal Social Security Disability benefits provide a safety net for people who are unable to work because of a serious disability. Will Social Security find you eligible? Here are five tips to improve your chances of success. First, you need to be out of work. Second, you need to be regularly and [...]
February 1st, 2012 tmccoy
By: Kristin Sheridan, Paralegal If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental disability, you should apply for Social Security Disability benefits. How should you conduct yourself while your application is pending? After all, Social Security has a set of strict rules and regulations that are used to determine medical disability. If [...]
January 30th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. Every election year Social Security is discussed and frequently comes under attack. Privatization is not realistic. An insufficient number of people would set aside each year enough to match what social security would pay when you become eligible to receive benefits. It is a mistaken fear that there will not be [...]
January 26th, 2012 tmccoy
by: Douglas Kugal, Esq. The first criteria is fairly simple. Actual service between 1957 and 1987 at Camp Lejeune must be verified. As much detail about service should be provided such as the length of time with arrival and departure dates and where at the bases you were stationed. It is also helpful to identify [...]
