Veterans in Michigan have a wide range of benefits available, but many admit they are not aware of what benefits are available to them or how to qualify. An experienced veterans disability attorney can help you know what the programs are and how you qualify for VA benefits. Veterans Administration (VA) programs can help with […]
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Will My SSDI or SSI Benefits Transfer Between States?
There are two programs that the federal government operates to provide financial support to individuals who are disabled. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers both programs. The approval process can be complicated, and many people get help from a Michigan disability attorney to get the disability benefits they deserve as quickly as possible. After you […]
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Disability Law Group: September Case Spotlight
In July of 2017, attorney Mandy Kelly was contacted by a grieving widow of a Vietnam Veteran. Her husband had served on active duty from 1967 until 1970 with service in the Republic of Vietnam. Unfortunately, 3 years prior, her husband unexpectedly died from complications he had suffered from his leukemia. She immediately filed for Dependency […]
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Four Questions to Ask Your VA Disability Attorney
If you have developed a significant illness or were injured during active military service, or you had a medical condition that worsened because of your service, you may be eligible for Veterans Administration (VA) disability benefits. A VA disability attorney could help you pursue the VA benefits you need and advocate for you through the […]
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Why Do People Get Denied Social Security Disability Benefits?
Most people who apply for Social Security disability benefits get denied on the initial application. If you understand why people get denied Social Security disability benefits, you might be able to avoid making a mistake that could force you to go through an appeal process to get the benefits you deserve. A Michigan Social Security […]
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Disability Law Group: August Case Spotlight
In February of 2020, attorney Randall Mansour received a phone call from a woman who had been battling serious health problems, including Parkinson’s disease. She had also recently overcome breast cancer, but continued to suffer from the residual effects of treatment, and she began to experience depression due to her worsening health and inability to […]
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What Happens to My Compensation if I am a Veteran with Multiple Disabilities?
The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, also called the Veterans Administration (VA), calculates, awards, and distributes benefits to veterans with disabilities. The VA assesses the severity of your disability using a disability rating from 0 percent to 100 percent disabled. The score goes up in 10 percent increments; in other words, you could be […]
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What to Expect at Your SSD/SSI Appeals Hearing in Michigan
If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) got denied, you have a right to appeal that decision. There are four levels of appeal that we specialize in here at Disability Law Group: Request a reconsideration of the decision Have a hearing in front of an administrative law judge […]
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Disability Law Group: July Case Spotlight
July is Mental Health Month, intended to help raise public awareness and knowledge on important issues related to mental health and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment. Unfortunately, most people who suffer from mental health conditions do not receive the help that they need. We are doing our part to […]
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Parkinson’s Disease and Social Security Disability Benefits
Approximately one million people in the United States are affected by Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a medical disorder that is characterized by symptoms like stiffness, tremors, impaired movement, and instability. Parkinson’s disease is part of a group of neurological disorders known as Parkinsonian syndrome. If you suffer from Parkinson’s disease, you may be entitled […]
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