June 11th, 2015The VA recognizes that family caregivers provide crucial support in caring for our veterans; they help by allowing the veteran to stay in the homes and communities they once fought for which has been shown to enhance their overall health and wellbeing. Under the “Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010,” seriously injured…
June 2nd, 2015Oftentimes, Social Security and even some adjudicators fail to understand the severity of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), making it even more difficult for individuals who suffer from the disorder to obtain benefits they desperately need and deserve. Even some health care providers are skeptical about the diagnosis with the notion that CFS is a psychogenic illness or…
My daughter suffers from severe bipolar disorder and other forms of mental illness. She initially applied for disability and was rejected. My lawyer gathered significant supporting information to represent us in my daughter’s hearing and provided additional support as requested by the judge. In court, she fought hard to win my daughter’s case and I believe her extra effort on our behalf resulted in the judge understanding the truth in my daughter’s case and gaining her disability benefits that are sorely needed. Without my attorney’s knowledge of the process, outstanding presentation to the judge and required supporting information for my daughter’s case, we would not have succeeded. She has always kept us informed of pertinent issues and has been totally responsive to any of our requests for information. Thank you, you did a great job!!!
