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Social Security Disability
- Insulin Resistance May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Lawsuit Being Filed Against the Social Security Administration
- First Robotic Legs Are Developed
- Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Update
- Verizon Awards $55,000 to Help Individuals with Disabilities
Veterans' Disability
- VA Focusing on Reducing Disability Claims Backlog
- VA’s New Agent Orange Rules Published Today
- Dementia More Likely in Veterans With PTSD
- Automated System Smoothes Out GI Bill Applications
- VA Implementing New Approach to Health Care
Long-Term Disability
- Obama Administration Will Appeal Stem Cell Ruling
- Apixaban May Prevent Stroke Better than Aspirin
- Drinking Alcohol May Increase the Risk for Breast Cancer
- Virus May Be Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Moderate Chocolate Consumption May Help the Heart
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 Descriptions
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...
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Social Security Disability
- New Drug Combinations May Treat Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia...
Posted on 8/5/2010 - 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
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
Disability Descriptions
- Oral Drug May Treat Aggressive Lymphoma...
Posted on 8/20/2010
Advancements in Treating Disabilities
- Non-Invasive Treatment May Work for Lung Cancer Patients...
Posted on 8/13/2010
General
- African American Women Face Higher Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer...
Posted on 8/27/2010 - 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
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Social Security Disability
- Leukemia and Social Security Benefits
- Breast Cancer and Social Security Benefits
- Overview of Hematological Disorders
- Overview of Genitourinary Impairments
- Overview of the Digestive 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)
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- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - August 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 7
- 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
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- 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)
Disability Law Claims Blog
The staff at LaVan & Neidenberg cares about the disabled and we are passionate about the issues that affect those who are applying or waiting for Social Security Disability, Veterans' Disability Compensation, and/or Long-Term Disability Insurance benefits. We make it a point to blog about important topics such as advances in the various disability claims processes, advances in medicine, upgrades to the various disability benefits programs, and much more.The personal injury division of our firm often reports on the tri-county area's traffic accidents. The reporting of traffic accidents in no way means or implies that we represent any of the individuals involved. However, we do wish those involved a speedy recovery and we send our condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in an automobile accident.
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Social Security Disability
Pancreatic Cancer is on the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances List
If you have pancreatic cancer and are unable to work, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits, and may qualify more quickly because of Compassionate Allowances. Are you disabled and unable to support yourself or your family? Contact disability attorneys LaVan & Neidenberg for assistance with filing or appealing a disability claim – 1-888-234-5758.Krabbe Disease Is On the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances List
If you suffer from Krabbe disease and are unable to work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Are you disabled and unable to support yourself or your family? Contact disability attorneys LaVan & Neidenberg for assistance with filing or appealing a disability claim – 1-888-234-5758.African American & Latino Populations More Susceptible to Alzheimer's
African American and Latino individuals may be particularly susceptible to Alzheimer’s Disease. Are you disabled and unable to support yourself or your family? Contact disability attorneys LaVan & Neidenberg for assistance with filing or appealing a disability claim – 1-888-234-5758.Batten Disease Added to SSA’s Compassionate Allowances List
Batten disease was recently added to the Social Security Administration’s list for Compassionate Allowances. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!Tutoring Others May Delay Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
Though there is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, researchers believe that tutoring may help to slow its advance. Are you disabled and unable to support yourself or your family? Contact disability attorneys LaVan & Neidenberg for assistance with filing or appealing a disability claim – 1-888-234-5758.Compassionate Allowances List Includes Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome
If you suffer from Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, you may be eligible for disability benefits under the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances program. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!Acute Leukemia is on SSA’s Compassionate Allowances List
If you suffer from acute leukemia, you may qualify for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances program. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!Gallbladder Cancer is on Compassionate Allowances List
Gallbladder cancer was one of the first conditions to be added to the SSA’s list for Compassionate Allowances. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!2 Types of Mesothelioma Added to Compassionate Allowances Program
Two types of mesothelioma were recently added to the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances Program. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!Long Wait Times for Disability Applicants a Nationwide Problem
Getting disability payments often takes years, but those with some conditions simply cannot wait that long. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Added to SSA Disability Fast Track Program
Those who suffer from early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease may now qualify for the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances program, which helps disabled individuals receive their benefits more quickly. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!Pulmonary Fibrosis Added to List of SSA’s Compassionate Allowances
It can be frustrating if you have a condition that worsens quickly but your disability application takes years to even be reviewed. Have you applied for Social Security disability benefits and been denied? Learn how to get help by contacting LaVan & Neidenberg, disability attorneys – 1-888-234-5758.Schizophrenia Still Not Qualified for Compassionate Allowances
Schizophrenia can impact a person’s ability to find employment, and many with the mental illness may qualify for disability benefits. If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. LaVan & Neidenberg are disability attorneys that win disability claims!Compassionate Allowances
Under the SSA's Compassionate Allowances program, you may have your disability claim application expedited. Are you disabled and unable to support yourself or your family? Contact disability attorneys LaVan & Neidenberg for assistance with filing or appealing a disability claim – 1-888-234-5758.Labels: Compassionate Allowances
This Year, 125,000 Disability Claimants Will Receive a Decision in 10 Days!
Great news for Social Security Disability claimants everywhere! Social Security’s two-track system -- the Quick Disability Determination (QDD) process and Compassionate Allowances has enabled the agency to render quick decisions on 4 percent of all disability cases."In practical terms, this means that this year 100,000 to 125,000 disabled Americans -- those with the most severe disabilities -- will be approved for benefits in about 10 days instead of waiting the three to four months it typically takes for an initial decision," Commissioner Astrue said. "These initiatives are truly a lifeline for those who need it most."
"During these tough economic times, getting Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits quickly to Americans who are unable to work helps them and strengthens our economy. For SSI recipients, expedited approvals also ensure they immediately get the vital medical coverage they need," Commissioner Astrue said. "It is critical that we continue to embrace innovative technologies in order to improve the services we provide to the public."
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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?