Tag Archives: Disability

Veterans’ Disability Claims Backlog Continues to Pose Challenges

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 13, 2022 – For several years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has worked to eliminate a significant backlog of veterans’ disability claims. Yet some critics say that certain attempts to reduce the backlog have made it worse. The backlog of disability claims reached a peak of over 600,000 … Continue reading Veterans’ Disability Claims Backlog Continues to Pose Challenges

Supreme Court Considers Case on Retroactive Veterans Disability Benefits

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 29, 2022 – The Supreme Court is considering whether to give veterans who missed their deadlines for filing disability claims more time to collect retroactive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Justices heard arguments on October 4 in the case of a Navy veteran who is seeking … Continue reading Supreme Court Considers Case on Retroactive Veterans Disability Benefits

Veteran Finally Receives PTSD Disability Benefits 40 Years After Applying

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 21, 2022 – Recently, a Marine veteran obtained the benefits he was entitled to after a 40-year battle with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As a result of the character of discharge determination, the veteran is to receive $282,000 in retroactive disability pay and receives $3,000 per month … Continue reading Veteran Finally Receives PTSD Disability Benefits 40 Years After Applying

Readout of Dr. Walensky's call with Disability Advocacy Groups and Allies

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky today met with a group of representatives from disability organizations and allies to discuss their concerns surrounding a recent television appearance by Dr. Walensky.

Social Security Disability Benefits Remained Available During Government Shutdown

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 11, 2019 – Social Security Administration (SSA) services remained unaffected during a partial shutdown of the federal government that began on December 22, 2018. SSA benefits recipients continued receiving their disability checks during the shutdown. The SSA was not impacted this time due to a full-year agreement that was … Continue reading Social Security Disability Benefits Remained Available During Government Shutdown

Court Rules Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Are Eligible for Disability Benefits

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 1, 2019 – A federal appeals court decided on January 29 that Vietnam War veterans who developed health problems due to Agent Orange exposure while serving on offshore ships were entitled to disability benefits. The ruling means more than 50,000 veterans nationwide may now be able to receive several … Continue reading Court Rules Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Are Eligible for Disability Benefits

Surgeon Faces Prison for Stealing Hundreds of Thousands in Social Security Disability Benefits

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 8, 2019 – A jury found a trauma surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana, guilty of stealing Social Security disability benefits totaling over $200,000. He was convicted on a single count of concealing or failing to disclose an event affecting right to a government benefit and 20 counts of theft of … Continue reading Surgeon Faces Prison for Stealing Hundreds of Thousands in Social Security Disability Benefits

Disability Law Group Hosts Spring into Action: A Free Legal, Health & Community Clinic

Disability Law Group Troy, MI (Law Firm Newswire) May 6, 2019 – On Saturday, April 13th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Disability Law Group also known as the Law Offices of Kelly, Riggs & Mansour, PLC hosted a Free Community Resource Clinic with the intention of helping the public get their legal questions answered … Continue reading Disability Law Group Hosts Spring into Action: A Free Legal, Health & Community Clinic

Social Security Disability Benefits Remained Available During Government Shutdown

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 11, 2019 – Social Security Administration (SSA) services remained unaffected during a partial shutdown of the federal government that began on December 22, 2018. SSA benefits recipients continued receiving their disability checks during the shutdown. The SSA was not impacted this time due to a full-year agreement that was … Continue reading Social Security Disability Benefits Remained Available During Government Shutdown

Court Rules Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Are Eligible for Disability Benefits

Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 1, 2019 – A federal appeals court decided on January 29 that Vietnam War veterans who developed health problems due to Agent Orange exposure while serving on offshore ships were entitled to disability benefits. The ruling means more than 50,000 veterans nationwide may now be able to receive several … Continue reading Court Rules Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Are Eligible for Disability Benefits