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Social Security Disability
- New Hope For Those Who Suffer From Cardiac Hypertrophy Heart Disease
- Prostate Cancer Tumor Growth May Be Stopped
- Fish Consumption May Lower Risk of Vision Loss
- Stem Cells May Be Able to Help with Hearing Loss
- Hope For Repairing Damaged Peripheral Nerves
Veterans' Disability
- Female Veterans Reporting More Military Sexual Trauma
- HUD To Give $15 Million to 5 Cities For Veteran Housing
- VA Funding 3 Research Projects on Gulf War Illness
- VA Upgrading Their Cybersecurity Capabilities
- VA Will Now Permit Limited Use of Medical Marijuana
Long-Term Disability
- Obesity Increases Risk for Psoriatic Arthritis
- Detecting Long-Term Illnesses and Chronic Diseases
- Young Adults Not Getting Necessary Cholesterol Screening
- Errors in Detecting Early Stages of Breast Cancer
- Cigarettes in America Are More Harmful than in Other Countries
SSA & VA Federal Appeals
- CAVC Veteran Attorney Explains What the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is
- How do you Electronically File a Social Security Disability Federal Appeals?
- Should I appeal my Social Security Disability claim to Federal Court?
- Hire a Lawyer for a SSI/Disability Federal Appeal
- Federal SSA Disability Outcome
Personal Injury
- Accident on 95-S closes highway for 5 hours
- 18 Vehicle Accident on I-95 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Woman Dies In Milti-Car Crash
- One Dead in Head-On Collision
- Man Killed As He Attempts to Cross Street
Disability Secret of the Day
- Attend Social Security Physical / Mental Examination Appointments
- Complete Social Security Questionnaires and Forms--On Time!
- Be proactive! Gather the information you'll need to apply for disability benefits ahead of time.
- Top 5 Social Security Disability Myths Debunked
- Follow Your Doctors' Orders - Take Your Prescription Drugs As Directed
Appeals & Legal Briefs
- A judge may not always follow the laws...
- Will it be determined that you could perform your past work?
- ALJs may pose hypothetical situations during your hearing...
- When an ALJ does not consider the opinions of your doctors...
- When an ALJ omits important facts about your condition...
Petitions
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News
Social Security Disability
- Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Recommended for Breast Cancer...
Posted on 7/23/2010 - Fish Oil May Lower Risk for Breast Cancer...
Posted on 7/22/2010 - Trans Fats and Fructose Linked to Liver Disease...
Posted on 7/10/2010
Veterans' Disability
- Southern Vets Festival Supports Homeless Veterans...
Posted on 4/30/2010 - Disabled Veterans Participate in Adaptive Alpine Events...
Posted on 4/29/2010 - PTSD Disability Benefits on the Rise...
Posted on 4/28/2010
Long-Term Disability
- Florida Mandates P.E. Courses in Junior High to Combat Obesity...
Posted on 6/30/2009 - Obese Children at Increased Risk for Heart Disease...
Posted on 6/30/2009 - Special Olympics Young Athletes Program Kicks Off in Florida...
Posted on 6/11/2009
General
- Efforts by Federal Government to Improve Care for Cancer Patients...
Posted on 5/25/2010 - Scientists Hope to Cure Deafness...
Posted on 5/19/2010 - Diabetic Eye-Related Problems Can Be Detected By Computers...
Posted on 5/19/2010
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Social Security Disability
- Breast Cancer and Social Security Benefits
- Overview of Hematological Disorders
- Overview of Genitourinary Impairments
- Overview of the Digestive System
- Overview of Cardiovascular System
Veterans' Disability
- West Nile Virus
- Hepatitis C May Be a Service-Connected Disability
- Read the VA Expedited Claims Adjudication (ECA) initiative Agreement and Waiver of Rights here
- Understanding the VA's Expedited Claims Adjudication (ECA) for Veterans Disability Compensation Benefits
- SBA Office of Veterans Business Development
Long-Term Disability
- The Council for Disability Awareness
- Seven Ways to Increase Your Heart Health
- Diet Tips to Help Your Teeth and Your Heart
- Fighting Childhood Obesity is a Community Effort in Treasure Coast
- A Guide to Childhood Diabetes
SSA & VA Federal Appeals
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Brief: BVA Denial of Servie Connection (Brief 1, p 8)
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Brief: BVA Denial of Servie Connection (Brief 1, p 7)
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Brief: BVA Denial of Servie Connection (Brief 1, p 6)
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Brief: BVA Denial of Servie Connection (Brief 1, p 5)
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Brief: BVA Denial of Servie Connection (Brief 1, p 4)
Personal Injury
- DUI Injury Victim Resources (Part A)
- DUI Victims: Funeral Planning and Expenses (Part A)
- DUI: Victim Services (Part A)
- DUI: Victim Services (Part B)
- DUI Victims: Funeral Planning and Expenses (Part B)
Seguro Social por Incapacidad (en Español)
- Cambios de Seguro Social, 2009 - Ajuste de costo de vida
- Creditos de Trabajo Necesarios Para Recibir Beneficios por Incapacidad
- Programas de Beneficios por Incapacidad
- Abogados | Reclama de Beneficios por Incapacidad | Seguro Social y Compañías de Seguros Privados
- Cómo Apelar la Decisión de el Seguro Social
Disability Descriptions
Case Results & Legal Briefs
- Prostate Cancer | Kidney Disease | Diabetes Mellitus (Case 66, p.5)
- Prostate Cancer | Kidney Disease | Diabetes Mellitus (Case 66, p.4)
- Prostate Cancer | Kidney Disease | Diabetes Mellitus (Case 66, p.3)
- Prostate Cancer | Kidney Disease | Diabetes Mellitus (Case 66, p.2)
- Hypertension | Social Security Disability (Case 65, p.5)
Important Forms
Newsletters
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - July 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 6
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - June 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 5
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - April 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 4
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - March 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 3
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - February 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 2
Petitions
Career Opportunities
Veterans' Resources
- Epilepsy Foundation of Florida
- The American Veterans Disabled for Live Memorial
- Wheelchairs for Warriors
- VetWalking.org
- Homes for Our Troops (HFOT)
Resources for the Disabled
- The Council for Disability Awareness
- National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
- Chamber of Commerce for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.
General
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Brief: BVA Denial of Servie Connection (Brief 1, p 13)
- Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Brief: BVA Denial of Servie Connection (Brief 1, p 9)
- Federal Social Security Brief: Appeals Council Disability Denial (Brief 1, p 13)
- Federal Social Security Brief: Appeals Council Disability Denial (Brief 1, p 14)
- FEDERAL REMAND: ALJ Failed to Properly Evaluate if the Plaintiff Meet or Functionally Equals a Listing (Federal Case 3, p. 6)
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In 1991, Mr. LaVan graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelors of Accountancy and received several honors during undergraduate. In 1996, he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University and was Law Review. Currently he is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney, National Organization for Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA), and National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).
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FAQs
Social Security Disability
- I just received a Function Report questionnaire in the mail from Social Security. What should I do?
- Can abusing alcohol or illegal or prescription drugs harm my disability claim?
- Will I be asked to testify at my Social Security Disability hearing?
- I just received notice that my claim was denied. Should I appeal the decision or start a new application?
- I just received a notice from Disability Determination Services (DDS) that states I must undergo a medical examination by one of their doctors. Should I go to this appointment?
Veterans' Disability
- What happens to an appeal if the claimant (veteran) dies before a decision is issued?
- Where do I file my appeal?
- What can I do to prepare for my hearing with the Board of Veterans' Appeals?
Where is my claims file, or claims folder, kept during the appeals and hearing process?
- How can I check the status of my veterans' disability claim appeal?
Long-Term Disability
- Do I have to pay income-tax on the long-term disability payments I receive?
- What is the "treating physician rule" and how will it affect my long-term disability claim?
- What medical conditions are considered disabling?
- My claim for long-term disability (LTD) benefits was denied. What should I do?
- What is the difference between short-term and long-term disability (LTD) insurance?
Preguntas Frequentes Seguro Social por Incapacidad
- ¿Cómo informo la muerte de un beneficiario?
- Cuando empiece a recibir beneficios, ¿permanecerá igual la cantidad por el resto de mi vida?
¿Cuáles son las cantidades de impuestos, beneficios y ganancias para el 2009?
¿Cómo puedo obtener una copia de mi certificado de nacimiento?
General
- Can hiring an attorney or advocate speed up the disability claims process?
- I receive SSI. Am I eligible for any other types of assistance?
- How can I get my doctor(s) to help me with my disability claim?
- I am disabled and cannot work and as a result, my financial situation is deteriorating fast. How do I survive financially while waiting for my claim for disability benefits to be decided on?
- My medical condition is steadily becoming worse, but my doctor doesn't support my disability claim. Should I look for a sympathetic doctor?