Pursuing PTSD Claims

As a VA attorney, I speak to many potential clients who wish to pursue claims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  For VA purposes, PTSD occurs when a veteran experiences a traumatic event while in the military.    According to the VA, the symptoms of PTSD include “reliving the event, avoiding places… Read More

The Importance Of Medical Treatment For Disability Claims

Medical evidence is a key factor for any disability claim, whether it is workers’ compensation, social security, etc. The consistency of one’s medical treatment is very important. The length of time and frequency can be helpful to a Judge deciding your case. If there are gaps in your medical care,… Read More

April is National Social Security Month!

April is National Social Security Month!  The Social Security website has provided five steps to assist in your financial security. Step One: Allows you to get to know your Social Security and explains how Social Security is more than just retirement benefits. Step Two: Allows you to review and verify… Read More

Worker’s Compensation: Fact vs. Fiction

1) I tell you negative things about your case because it is important. TRUE.   At some point in time after your workers’ compensation case has gone to court, you are going to be given the opportunity to settle your case. Part of settling your case is… Read More

How much may I be eligible to collect in weekly workers’ compensation benefits if I am injured and how do they come up with that figure?

As one may expect, a work-injury and the missed income following that injury can have a devastating effect on the injured worker and his or her family. This is especially true if your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier decides not to pick up your claim and instead decides… Read More