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David W. Magann, PA Discusses SSA’s Compassionate Allowances Expansion for Faster Disability Assistance

Tampa, Florida – The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program, adding nine new conditions and revising two existing ones, allowing individuals with severe disabilities to receive faster decisions on their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. This update is a significant development for those suffering from severe medical conditions, as … Continue reading David W. Magann, PA Discusses SSA’s Compassionate Allowances Expansion for Faster Disability Assistance

Veterans Lawyer Calls for VA to Fix Glitches Affecting Disability Claims System

Northville, Michigan – Last year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the discovery of additional technical issues with its online disability claims system, impacting tens of thousands of veterans. The revelation came after VA officials disclosed two weeks prior that 32,000 disability claims had been lost due to similar glitches dating back to 2018. … Continue reading Veterans Lawyer Calls for VA to Fix Glitches Affecting Disability Claims System

Sommers Schwartz Attorneys Secure $800,000 Federal Court Jury Verdict In Groundbreaking Workplace Retaliation and Disability Discrimination Case

Detroit, Michigan – Attorneys Tad T. Roumayah and Jenna H. Sheena of Sommers Schwartz, PC, a premier law firm out of Detroit, Michigan, together with Attorney Charis (Lee) Williams of the Lee Legal Group, PLLC, spearheaded a lawsuit that resulted in a staggering $800,000 jury verdict for a Genesee County, Michigan Road Commission (GCRC) employee. … Continue reading Sommers Schwartz Attorneys Secure $800,000 Federal Court Jury Verdict In Groundbreaking Workplace Retaliation and Disability Discrimination Case

Increase in 2023 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates

David W. Magann Social Security Disability Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 14, 2023 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will impact nearly 70 million Americans. The record increase of 8.7 percent adds benefits per check for the average retiree. In addition, disabled veterans with a VA rating of … Continue reading Increase in 2023 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates

Florida Social Security Disability Updates for 2023

David W. Magann Social Security Disability Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 22, 2023 – Nearly 70 million people rely on one or more of Social Security’s benefit programs; as such, Floridians have undoubtedly experienced the effects of inflation, but changes to Social Security may provide some with more financial security in 2023. According to … Continue reading Florida Social Security Disability Updates for 2023

Florida Social Security Disability Updates for 2023

David W. Magann Social Security Disability Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 22, 2023 – Nearly 70 million people rely on one or more of Social Security’s benefit programs; as such, Floridians have undoubtedly experienced the effects of inflation, but changes to Social Security may provide some with more financial security in 2023. According to … Continue reading Florida Social Security Disability Updates for 2023

Increase in 2023 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates

David W. Magann Social Security Disability Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 14, 2023 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will impact nearly 70 million Americans. The record increase of 8.7 percent adds benefits per check for the average retiree. In addition, disabled veterans with a VA rating of … Continue reading Increase in 2023 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates

Compassionate Allowance Expansion for Florida Social Security Disability Recipients

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 11, 2023 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced twelve new “Compassionate Allowance” (CAL) conditions. Many Florida social security disability insurance (SSDI) applicants are met with long processing times, extensive waiting periods, and initial denials before eventually securing benefits under the program. The expansion is likely to impact … Continue reading Compassionate Allowance Expansion for Florida Social Security Disability Recipients