Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of conditions that affect movement and posture. It's caused by damage that occurs to the developing brain, most often ... Read More
Disability
6 Tips to Win Your Social Security Disability Reconsideration Appeal
When filing for Social Security Disability, unfortunately a considerable number of applicants are denied benefits, at least initially. According to ... Read More
Boost In Disability Hiring
Federal hiring for workers with disabilities is on the rise and looks to be the highest in three decades. The Office of Personnel Management reports ... Read More
Medical Source Statements In Disability Cases
Medical Source Statements are very important in your disability case. A Medical Source Statement is a statement or opinion by a physician or other ... Read More
Evaluating Functional Equivalence In Childhood Disability
In children's disability cases, if the child's impairment is not severe enough to meet a Social Security "listing", meaning an approval for disability ... Read More
Disability Benefits For Children With HLHS
I've addressed children's disability benefits in previous posts, but would like address a specific disability, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, in ... Read More
Children’s Disability Benefits
Can my child qualify for disability benefits? This is an often asked question and the answer is yes. Disabled children are entitled to disability ... Read More
Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income are federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. Both SSDI and ... Read More
What Is Elder Law?
Elder law is an area of law that encompasses any legal issue facing the elderly. It is often associated with estate planning but can involve much ... Read More