Even with COVID-19 vaccination rates increasing, lockdowns being lifted and a trend towards “normalcy” returning, many say there is now a “second pandemic.” Health experts fear the grave mental health repercussions and residual effects of this already prevalent pandemic. While this public health crisis has existed long before pre-pandemic social distancing and isolation, ravaging those […]
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May Case Spotlight
In May of 2021, Disability Law Group partner Mandy Kelly received a win on one of her most difficult cases to date. After several years of fighting, Disability Law Group was able to obtain service-connected disability payments for her client retroactive to 1995! Many Veterans reach out to Disability Law group seeking assistance with obtaining […]
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Understanding the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
As of January 1, 2020, navy veterans who served in the offshore waters of Vietnam between January 9, 1961, and May 7, 1975, can be eligible for benefits if they developed certain herbicide exposure-related illnesses afterward. Before the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Blue Water Act), the Veterans Administration (VA) only granted […]
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5 Things You Should Know About Compassionate Allowance
Filing for Social Security Disability benefits under SSDI or SSI can be a very lengthy process. It could take six or more months to receive a determination on your disability application. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) expedites some applications under the Compassionate Allowance program. Serious medical conditions may qualify for expedited review of an […]
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April Case Spotlight
In the early part of 2020, attorney Erika Riggs was contacted by a woman from Troy, Michigan, who had been looking on google for the best attorney to help her win her disability case. After reading reviews on many disability law firms, she chose to hire Disability Law Group. She knew from the beginning that […]
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Disability Law Group seeks to hire a Receptionist to work in the firm’s Troy location. This role requires handling a high volume of callers while navigating a multi-line phone system with great attention to detail. Additional duties involved with this position include tracking of Social Security claims. Compassion in every communication is of utmost importance. […]
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How a Lawyer Can Help You Prepare for a Disability Hearing
A lawyer can help you prepare for a disability hearing by educating you on what to expect, evaluating your claim for its weakest and strongest points, and preparing the best strategies to help position you to be approved. Unless you have been through the process before, it can be unnerving when you do not know […]
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March Case Spotlight
In July 2019, attorney Randall Mansour received a phone call from a woman who had been battling serious health problems, including chronic low back pain, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and autism. Recognizing significant health issues, she tried to continue working as a teacher but ultimately was laid-off as her employer was unable to continue providing accommodations […]
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When Are Children Eligible for SSI Benefits?
A child can be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in Michigan when he or she meets the disabling medical condition as well as the relevant financial tests of the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, the SSA has strict rules about income and assets, which means many applicants get denied on their initial request for […]
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Can I Receive Unemployment Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits at the Same Time?
If you cannot work in Michigan due to a disability, you may be wondering if you can receive both unemployment benefits and social security disability benefits simultaneously. The answer is Yes, you can. When collecting unemployment insurance, this does not exclude you from receiving Social Security retirement benefits or the other way around. However, the […]
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