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Social Security Disability
- New York Tightens Regulations on Discounts for the Disabled
- Elderly Man Charged with Social Security Fraud
- IRS Steps in to Help Disabled and Retirees with Tax Returns
- African American & Latino Populations More Susceptible to Alzheimer's
- HIV Can Hide in Bone Marrow & Resurface After Ceasing Treatment
Veterans' Disability
- Science Finally Proves Gulf War Syndrome, Will VA Respond?
- VA Automating Agent Orange Disability Claims
- Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes Project
- Transitional Housing Facility for Homeless Female Veterans
- Veterans in ECA Initiative Forced To Waive Rights
Long-Term Disability
- Childhood Obesity Remains a National Epidemic |Disability Attorney
- Are You Prepared For a Natural Disaster? | Florida Disability Attorney
- Epilepsy Affects Millions of Americans
- Disabled Florida Residents Face Major Changes in Medicare
- Just a Little Salt Reduction Can Lead to a Healthier 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 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...
General
News
Social Security Disability
- Chamber Helps Disabled Across Florida | Florida Disability Attorney...
Posted on 6/29/2009 - Wal-Mart kicks an Injured Cop When He is Down...
Posted on 5/1/2009 - Leg pain could signal peripheral vascular disease risk...
Posted on 11/17/2008
Veterans' Disability
- Florida VA, DOT Team up to Help Veterans...
Posted on 3/4/2010 - Former Marine Continues His Walk for Disabled Veterans...
Posted on 2/27/2010 - Florida Mayors Jump to Support Veterans...
Posted on 2/27/2010
Long-Term Disability
- Obese Children at Increased Risk for Heart Disease...
Posted on 6/30/2009 - Florida Mandates P.E. Courses in Junior High to Combat Obesity...
Posted on 6/30/2009 - Special Olympics Young Athletes Program Kicks Off in Florida...
Posted on 6/11/2009
General
- U of A Camp Welcomes Disabled Veterans | Florida Disability Attorney...
Posted on 5/31/2009 - Tallahassee, FL: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Head Injury | Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Conference...
Posted on 2/18/2009 - Seroquel: Secrets revealed about its side effects; diabetes and weight gain...
Posted on 2/18/2009
Library
Social Security Disability
- Social Security Disability Insurance: Who Determines Your Benefits? (Part A)
- Social Security Disability Insurance: Who Determines Your Benefits? (Part B)
- Defining Social Security Disability Insurance (Part A)
- Defining Social Security Disability Insurance (Part B)
- Work and Social Security Disability Insurance Status (Part A)
Veterans' Disability
- 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
- Enable America Helps Disabled Veterans Find Jobs in Florida
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 - February 2010 - Vol. 2, Issue 2
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - December 2009 - Vol. 1, Issue 12
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - November 2009 - Vol. 1, Issue 11
- LaVan & Neidenberg Newsletter - September 2009 - Vol. 1, Issue 9
- February 2009
Petitions
Career Opportunities
Veterans' Resources
- Wheelchairs for Warriors
- VetWalking.org
- Homes for Our Troops (HFOT)
- Stand Down | National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
- The Center for Drug-Free Living
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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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?