The Social Security Administration (SSA) has special rules for certain impairments. If your condition is severe enough and on SSA’s list of impairments, then it is possible you may be granted [...]
This article is created to be a short version of a complex area of the law. Please consult an attorney if you have any questions. Many will do free consultations and evaluate your claim. File [...]
When you go to a hearing there will most likely be a vocational expert (VE) in attendance. The VE will answer some questions from the ALJ regarding jobs in the economy and the VE will answer some [...]
If a Social Security disability case is denied by an ALJ and the Appeals Council the next step is Federal Court. If you are successful in Federal Court you may be able to win EAJA fees. Below is [...]
Let’s say you are applying for long-term disability (LTD) benefits through your insurance company. First, you will apply for benefits and then the insurance company will approve or deny your [...]
If you become disabled you may be covered by a long term disability (LTD) plan. You may have signed up for one through your employer or you may have purchased one on your own. In general, a set [...]
In 1988, Congress set up the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). It is still the newest federal court in the federal system. It reviews final decisions from the Board of [...]
If you are a Connecticut state employee and you became permanently disabled, you may be entitled to disability compensation under your Connecticut disability retirement plan. If you are [...]