Long Beach Lawyers Explain Defense Based Act and “Unusual” Injuries Abroad – U.S. Government contractors operating abroad are required to provide workers compensation for their employees by a law called the Defense Base Act (DBA). This obligation extends to providing workers comp benefits for anyone employed overseas by the company – regardless of the nationality of the […]
Is Social Security Disability Taxable? (2018) Many people mistakenly believe that since they paid payroll taxes out of their paychecks to fund their Social Security Disability benefits, theior SSDI checks will not be taxable. Unfortunately this is not always the case. In some situations, benefits that Social Security pays are indeed taxable under federal income tax. […]
Watchdog Reports Reveal Problems at Social Security – Recent “watchdog” reports have revealed several problem plaguing the strained, underfunded Social Security Administration. Unless changes are made, our experienced Social Security attorneys worry that the agency may cease to effectively serve older and disabled Americans, even before 2034, which is the currently projected year in which […]
Can I Get Social Security Disability for Obesity? Obesity used to be listed as an impairment in the Social Security’s “Listing of Impairments” but it was removed in 1999. However you can still collect Social Security Disability for obesity under some circumstances – although it is more difficult than it was before. The reasoning is that many […]
Lawyer Tips to Prove Disability in Social Security Cases– Complete, detailed and current medical documentation is the single most important factor in winning your Social Security case. Thousands of people apply for Social Security benefits – so the Social Security Administration will never just “take your word” about your disability. You will NOT win benefits […]
Can I Collect Social Security Disability for Cancer? At Cantrell Green we understand that the physical, psychological and financial effects of battling cancer can be overwhelming. We understand that you are unable to work but still need to support yourself and your family. If you are unable to work due to cancer, our experienced lawyers are […]
Does Social Security Recognize Same Sex Spouses? Due to recent changes in the law, a spouse in a same-sex marriage may consider his or her spouse’s earnings in determining Social Security entitlement and/or payment amounts. The SSA now recognizes same-sex couples’ marriages in all states – as well as some nonmarital legal relationships, such as some civil […]
Long Beach Lawyers Discuss Social Security for Back Injury – Social Security processes more disability claims for back pain and back injuries than any other disability. However, they only approve a small percentage of applicants, representing what are usually only the most severe cases. To qualify for disability benefits for a neck or back injury, […]
Can I Collect Social Security for My Disabled Child? In this article our experienced Los Angeles area Social Security lawyers discuss how and when a parent can collect Social Security for their disabled child. How Do I Apply for SSI for a Disabled Child? The application for SSI for a child is somewhat different than […]
How Does Obestiy Affect Workers Comp Claims? Prior to June 2013, obesity as all or part of a workers’ comp claim was not considered – because it was not classified as a disease or illnes. So being overweight was previously simply not addressed while determining benefits for work related injuries or illnesses. However, in June […]
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