Did you know that as a disabled veteran in Florida, you could qualify for benefits from the VA and from Social Security? Florida is a friendly state for the 1.5 million veterans who live here. Unfortunately, disability benefits programs operate at the federal level, and the rejection rates are very
No one leaves their home in the morning expecting to be injured, but the truth is that it is a dangerous world out there. You put yourself at a little bit of risk whenever you step out into it. That’s just life. Injuries and accidents are more common than ever
Were you injured in an accident in Florida, but it wasn’t your fault? You might have tried to put together a case yourself, or perhaps you’ve hired a lawyer who isn’t a specialist in personal injury claims. Have you considered whether you have a strong case in the first place?
Can I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Limited or Blurry Vision? Applying for social security disability based upon impaired vision is generally an uphill battle. You may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits depending on whether you meet the definition of “disability” under the Social Security Administration’s (“SSA”)
PILMMA Law Firm Podcast featured Brian LaBovick There’s a coming wave of non-lawyer ownership of law firms in the U.S. — and it will absolutely have an effect on the legal industry. Beginning in Europe and Australia, corporations have started taking over ownership of law firms, and this is why
Introduction to Diabetic Retinopathy as a Potential Disability Diabetic retinopathy, a critical vision impairment intricately linked with diabetes, brings forth a pressing question: is diabetic retinopathy a disability? This condition, affecting the retina – the sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye – results in a spectrum of symptoms
An ulcer, in the very most basic sense, is an open sore or wound that takes longer than normal to heal or keeps returning. Ulcers may appear in many different forms. They can occur both on the inside and on the outside of your body. You can get an ulcer
Diabetic Nephropathy and Social Security Disability Diabetic nephropathy is an impairment of your kidney caused by complications of diabetes. This condition is also called diabetic kidney disease. This condition occurs when there is damage to the kidney resulting from uncontrolled diabetes. Diabetes is caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Your
What is the difference between SSI and SSDI? The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program does not require you to have worked and paid taxes into the Social Security system to qualify. The qualification requirements for this program look at your current financial situation while also determining your medical eligibility. To
What should I do if my employer refuses to report my workers’ compensation claim? You’re entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits whether or not your employer reports the claim. Do not get discouraged. Your company most likely has an insurance policy to cover workplace accidents. The information simply needs to be
