If you have a long term disability that is serious enough to qualify you for Social Security disability benefits, you do not need the additional stress of worrying that your benefits can be garnished by a creditor. Fortunately, federal laws, rules, and regulations preclude private creditors from seizing these benefits. However, the application of those […]
Can I Get Long-Term Disability Benefits for HIV/AIDs?
It’s often difficult to get approved for long-term disability benefits for HIV/AIDS. There are many reasons why these are denied. If an insurance company has denied your claim for LTD benefits due to HIV/AIDS, ERISA and other federal and state laws give you the right to appeal this denial. You only have a limited time […]
I Have Lung Cancer. Will I Qualify for Long-term Disability Benefits?
If the impairments caused by your lung cancer and its treatment mean you are no longer able to work, you may need to file a long-term disability (LTD) benefits claim to help pay your bills. What Is Lung Cancer? Cancer is a disease caused by the growth of abnormal cells within the body. The abnormal […]
How To Win Disability Benefits for Anxiety
Profound anxiety can be as disabling as any physical illness. Claims filed requesting disability benefits for anxiety can be among the toughest claims to win. To prove you’re disabled, what do the decision-makers need to see? If you have been unfairly denied benefits based on anxiety, we have important information to share with you to […]
How to Win Disability Benefits for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real disability that is often misunderstood. Living with PTSD becomes more devastating when sufferers find they can no longer do their jobs. Getting much-needed disability benefits for PTSD can be particularly frustrating. If you are struggling with PTSD and cannot work, we can help you obtain the benefits […]
Winning Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia (FM)
Getting long-term disability benefits for fibromyalgia can be particularly frustrating. Besides widespread pain and physical limitations, victims of FM must overcome credibility problems that go hand-in-hand with “invisible diseases.” But it can be done! Here’s what you need to know. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder that causes persisting, body-wide pain, often accompanied by numbness and […]
How to Win Your Disability Claim for Degenerative Disc Disease
If you need to file a disability claim for degenerative disc disease (DDD), you may have already applied and been denied. Degenerative disc is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain resulting in disability. Today we share important tips about how the Social Security Administration, disability insurance companies, and the Department […]
How to Write A Long Term Disability Appeal Letter
After an insurance company makes a decision to deny your disability claim, they will send you a letter informing you of their decision. The letter should tell you why your claim was denied, as well as how long you have to let them know that you intend to appeal their decision, and how long you […]
Winning Disability Benefits for a Mental Disorder
Was your disability claim for a mental disorder denied by Social Security, an insurance company, or the VA? Do you worry your monthly LTD benefits might be terminated? As a national disability benefits law firm, a large portion of the cases we handle involve mental health-related claims. Mental illness affects every walk of life and […]
How to Get Disability for Your Respiratory Disorder
When you have trouble breathing, when your body cannot get enough oxygen, continuing to do your job and earn a living is very difficult, if not impossible. Simple everyday activities, such as walking, pushing a vacuum cleaner, or maintaining concentration become huge challenges. Lung disease and breathing disorders come in many forms. Symptoms range from […]