In February 2020, right before the pandemic began, attorney Randall Mansour spoke to a woman who needed assistance with her Social Security Disability case. The claimant had a steady work history until 2007 and then had numerous health problems forcing her to quit working. After listening to her story, it was apparent that this client […]
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Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights
People with disabilities face many challenges when flying on commercial airlines. Planes are not always built to provide easy movement for those with disabilities, and airline staff and other passengers do not always treat these passengers with respect. Additionally, airline delays and cancellations disproportionately impact people with disabilities. Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) […]
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Case Spotlight – September 2022
Attorney Jason Pearson at Disability Law Group recently helped a veteran client receive a 100% rating dating back more than a decade. His client served in both the Air Force and the Army, and he developed significant hearing loss and tinnitus with vertigo in service, resulting in a diagnosis of Meniere’s Disease. Ultimately, he was […]
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Case Spotlight – August 2022
One of the main reasons the founding Partners of Disability Law Group started their own firm is because we wanted to create a law firm that gave back to the community. One of the ways the partners can do this is through Pro-Bono Cases. The VA has limitations on what stage an attorney can enter […]
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Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD VA Disability Rating
American military veterans are vulnerable to many life-altering disorders. Veterans suffering from sleep apnea may be eligible to receive service-connected VA disability benefits. In fact, more recent research has helped establish the many ways in which veterans can prove their sleep apnea may be linked to their time in the military. Whether on a direct […]
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How to Qualify for VA Disability Back Pay
When you apply for VA disability benefits, the VA determines your date of disability. That date may be the date of injury or a later date, such as when you filed your ‘intent to file’ or complete application for disability benefits. In many cases, to qualify for VA disability back pay, veterans need to have […]
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How To Get A 100% PTSD Rating From the VA
Military veterans suffering from service-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are likely to qualify for compensation from the VA. However, due to how the VA examines benefits applications, many vets do not receive the full compensation they deserve. VA benefits are provided according to the veteran’s disability rating, which is expressed as a percentage. A 100% […]
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Attorney Erika Riggs Selected for the American Bar Association on the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers Award
Congratulations to Erika Riggs on the monumental achievement that is being nominated for the American Bar Association On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers Award! The selection was extremely rigorous and only 40 attorneys were chosen throughout the entire country! After being nominated by a peer, the selection committee goes through and hand picks […]
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Case Spotlight – June 2022
Earlier this month, Disability Law Group secured benefits for a young man struggling to cope with his mental health conditions. He had spent the better part of the last two years homeless and in and out of jobs that, due to his mental illness, he simply was not able to maintain. Winning his disability case […]
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Understanding the Dangers of Forever Chemicals
What Are Forever Chemicals? PFAS, better known as “forever chemicals” are dangerous chemicals that stay in the environment and in your body forever. These chemicals were mainly used in a certain foam that was used to fight fires with on military installations around the country. Once spilled onto the ground, they contaminate the surface and […]
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