Why Your Application Was Denied

2016-02-09T13:18:38+00:00

VA Disability Lawyers Explain Why Your Application Was Denied If you are struggling to obtain benefits, our VA disability lawyers may be able to provide assistance. Employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) benefits and policies are determined by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act. ERISA dictates the requirements that disability applicants must meet and have evaluated by insurance [...]

Why Your Application Was Denied2016-02-09T13:18:38+00:00

How Moving May Impact Your Benefits

2016-02-02T21:58:57+00:00

It is not uncommon for VA disability lawyers to be asked about what happens when you receive disability benefits and need to move to another state. Many people are concerned that they will have to reapply for the benefits or they will stop receiving payments during their move. How your disability payments may be affected [...]

How Moving May Impact Your Benefits2016-02-02T21:58:57+00:00

VA Disability Lawyers Explain How ERISA Affects You

2016-01-26T00:01:58+00:00

The Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is designed to protect the assets of those who place funds in retirement accounts while they are working is available when they retire or become disabled. Under ERISA, short-term and long-term disability policies are known as “plans” while those covered under them are known as “participants.” Despite [...]

VA Disability Lawyers Explain How ERISA Affects You2016-01-26T00:01:58+00:00

What Your ERISA Plan Covers

2016-01-19T22:04:20+00:00

If your plan administrator denies a benefits claim for your employer-sponsored benefits plan, a long term disability attorney may be able to help you to seek recovery through negotiations or a filed lawsuit. Employee benefits plans are covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, which directs employers and plan administrators about how [...]

What Your ERISA Plan Covers2016-01-19T22:04:20+00:00

Disability Lawyers in St Louis Missouri Discuss Fibromyalgia

2016-01-12T01:00:10+00:00

Disability lawyers in St Louis Missouri may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Long-term disability insurance companies are known for seeking any reason to deny or limit long-term disability benefits for fibromyalgia patients. This complex illness is characterized by often debilitating chronic pain in the joints and muscles. Because there is no way [...]

Disability Lawyers in St Louis Missouri Discuss Fibromyalgia2016-01-12T01:00:10+00:00

LTD Requirements

2016-01-05T23:49:05+00:00

Ask a St. Louis Disability Attorney About the Requirements for Long Term Disability With a St. Louis disability attorney, you'll be able to claim all of the long term disability benefits to which you are entitled. Navigating through the various requirements is difficult, so working with an experienced attorney is a necessity. Long Term Disability [...]

LTD Requirements2016-01-05T23:49:05+00:00

Mental Health

2015-12-29T20:08:07+00:00

A St Louis long term disability lawyer can help you to understand the way insurers view mental health issues and assist you in trying to be approved for long term benefits. Your St Louis Long Term Disability Lawyer Will Explain the Difficulty of Securing Benefits for Mental Illness Insurers often try to avoid approving claims [...]

Mental Health2015-12-29T20:08:07+00:00

Does Age Factor in a Disability Case?

2015-12-22T23:41:45+00:00

One of the most common questions a Social Security disability lawyer in St Charles is asked is how does age affect a claim for disability. While age is a factor in determining a disability, it is not the only factor. If you are filing for Social Security disability, there are several things that you should [...]

Does Age Factor in a Disability Case?2015-12-22T23:41:45+00:00

St Louis Social Security Disability Attorney Helps You Prepare

2015-12-15T13:44:48+00:00

When St Louis Social Security disability attorney David M. Hicks works with his clients in seeking approval for Social Security disability benefits, he often asks that they keep a medical journal in order to track their symptoms. As you are preparing to file your own application for benefits, there are several reasons why you should [...]

St Louis Social Security Disability Attorney Helps You Prepare2015-12-15T13:44:48+00:00

St Louis Social Security Disability Attorney Discuss Doctor’s Opinions

2015-12-08T16:33:10+00:00

Generally the Social Security Administration will not compare your symptoms to the "average" person's symptoms when deciding if you qualify for benefits. This is beneficial for claimants because it also allows your St. Louis Social Security disability attorney to present your case in a holistic and personalized way. Just as no two workers are the [...]

St Louis Social Security Disability Attorney Discuss Doctor’s Opinions2015-12-08T16:33:10+00:00

Your Treating Doctor’s Opinion

2015-12-01T21:25:40+00:00

Disability lawyers in St Louis Missouri may prove to be valuable allies if you have applied for disability or plan to in the future. One way an attorney may be able to help you is by working with your treating doctor to provide medical opinions. This is an important part of some disability hearings. The [...]

Your Treating Doctor’s Opinion2015-12-01T21:25:40+00:00

Consultative Exams

2015-11-24T22:50:53+00:00

St. Charles Social Security Disability Attorney on Handling Consultative Exams When St. Charles social security disability attorney David M. Hicks helps his clients with their applications for Social Security disability, he is careful to prepare them for their consultative examinations. Consultative exams are conducted by doctors who are contracted to do so by the Social Security [...]

Consultative Exams2015-11-24T22:50:53+00:00

Receiving Social Security Disability in St Louis

2015-11-17T03:19:34+00:00

If you are seeking Social Security disability in St Louis, it is best that you hire an experienced attorney to help you with your case. Sedentary Jobs and Social Security Disability A sedentary job is one where you are required to sit the majority of the work day, and never lift anything over ten pounds [...]

Receiving Social Security Disability in St Louis2015-11-17T03:19:34+00:00

Our St Louis Long Term Disability Lawyer Discusses the Basics

2015-11-10T16:24:28+00:00

If you are filing for long term disability benefits, a St Louis long term disability lawyer may provide guidance throughout the application process. Disability insurance is typically one of the most important parts of any benefits package. Some companies fund only short term disability or do not offer disability benefits at all. Many employers offer [...]

Our St Louis Long Term Disability Lawyer Discusses the Basics2015-11-10T16:24:28+00:00

A St Charles Social Security Disability Attorney on Your Testimony Hearing

2015-11-03T20:35:54+00:00

Among the primary issues that will be covered in your disability hearing will be your claim that you are unable to perform any work duties that you have done in the past 15 years and that you are not able to other jobs that are available in the economy. As the burden of proof on [...]

A St Charles Social Security Disability Attorney on Your Testimony Hearing2015-11-03T20:35:54+00:00
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