Some disabling symptoms cannot be seen on an X-ray, scan, or laboratory test. That was one of the biggest challenges in this Social Security Disability case handled by Attorney Melissa Lanouette. Following a traumatic brain injury, our client experienced lasting symptoms that dramatically affected their ability to continue working in a highly demanding professional career. […]
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What Services Can Help With a Social Security Disability Claim?
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can involve medical records, work history, forms, deadlines, and ongoing communication with the Social Security Administration. While no service can guarantee that a disability claim will be approved, the right support can help you organize important information, develop medical evidence, understand what Social Security is asking for, and respond […]
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What Veterans Should Know About Secondary Conditions
A service-connected disability can sometimes lead to additional physical or mental health problems over time. When a new condition is caused or worsened by an existing service-connected disability, it may qualify as a secondary service-connected condition. Veterans may overlook these conditions because they did not begin during military service. However, VA recognizes that disability compensation […]
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What Happens After Your Social Security Disability Claim Is Denied?
Receiving a Social Security Disability denial can feel discouraging, especially when your health has already affected your ability to work and support yourself. However, a denial does not necessarily mean that you are not eligible for benefits. You have the right to appeal the decision and provide additional information that may help Social Security better […]
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More Than $20,000 in Back Pay: Livonia Man Approved for SSD Benefits in Under a Year
When a 52-year-old man from Livonia, Michigan, came to Disability Law Group, he needed help navigating his Social Security Disability claim while managing several serious physical and mental health conditions. Less than one year later, his claim was approved. He did not have to face another year or longer waiting for a disability hearing. The […]
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How to Prove Service Connection for a VA Disability Claim
Having a medical diagnosis is only one part of a VA disability claim. In most cases, you must also show that your condition is connected to something that happened during your military service. This connection is known as service connection. Understanding what VA looks for can help you identify missing evidence and present a clearer, […]
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Without a Hearing, SSA Awards Texas Man More Than $111,000 in Past-Due Benefits
For many people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the process can feel long, uncertain, and exhausting. Even when a person has serious medical conditions that prevent full-time work, benefits are not always approved right away. At Disability Law Group, we understand how important it is to keep building the strongest possible case, even […]
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How Income and Resources Affect SSI Eligibility
Supplemental Security Income is designed to help people who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older and have limited income and resources. Because SSI is a needs-based program, Social Security looks closely at both what money you receive and what assets you own. This can be confusing, especially if you live with family, receive […]
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Understanding VA Disability Ratings and What They Mean
Receiving a VA disability rating can feel like an important step forward, but it can also bring new questions. What does the percentage actually mean? How does the VA decide your rating? And what happens if you believe your rating does not fully reflect the impact of your condition? A VA disability rating is more […]
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Lost Food Due to a Power Outage? You May Qualify for Replacement Food Assistance Benefits
Power outages can create real stress for Michigan families, especially when refrigerated or frozen food spoils and there is no room in the budget to replace it. For households that receive Food Assistance Program (FAP) benefits, help may be available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). If you recently lost food […]
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