TSGLI (Traumatic Injury Protection):
More often than not, at least in my experience, I find that our veterans are not aware of the many benefits available to them. Upon enlisting in any branch of the United States Military, soldiers are given the option to elect life insurance known as Service members’ Group Life Insurance… Read More
Unbelievable…
…like 90% of Americans yesterday evening, I was glued to my television for Superbowl 51 and it did not disappoint. From kickoff, to the end of regulation, to the end of the first ever Superbowl overtime, this game provided everything you want in a final game of a… Read More
Cost-of-living adjustment (Social Security Disability)
On Tuesday October 18, 2016, Social Security announced a 0.3 percent benefit increase for 2017. The increase is due to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and will begin for Social Security beneficiaries in January 2017. Additionally, Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will receive the 0.3 percent increase as well beginning on December… Read More
US agrees to pay billions to Marines affected by toxic water
If you are a Veteran who lived on the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for 30 days or more between Aug. 1, 1953 and Dec. 31, 1987 you could be entitled to service-connection compensation. The VA has acknowledged that the drinking water at… Read More
The Secret to the VA
There is one mantra I like to say to each Veteran when I begin representing them: “The biggest weapon you must have with the VA is patience” – and I mean it. Some Veterans come to me after applying multiple times and they just cannot get what they deserve. Some… Read More
Who are Decision Review Officer (DROs) and what do they do?
Anytime I file a Notice of Disagreement, I always request a hearing before a Decision Review Officer. This is an optional hearing that takes place at the Philadelphia Regional Office with the Decision Review Officer (DRO) who is deciding your claim on appeal. I request this hearing for a couple… Read More
What will your Social Security Disability payments be?
Have you ever wondered how much your Social Security Disability payment or Retirement payment would be if you were to become disabled or retire now? If so, you now have the opportunity to view your Social Security Statement online. Simply go to the Social Security website at http://www.ssa.gov and… Read More
Will the workers compensation insurance carrier pay for a de-tox program if I become addicted to the narcotic pain medication that I’m taking for my work injury?
The short answer is yes though this issue will most likely result in litigation. Section 306 (f) of the Pa WC Act holds the employer or their workers’ compensation carrier liable for the payment of ALL reasonable, necessary and casually related medical expenses incurred for the treatment of… Read More
Who is eligible for death benefits under the PA WC Act?
Generally speaking, a dependent of the deceased injured worker is entitled to death benefits under Section 307 of the Pa WC Act. Dependents usually include widows or widowers and children of the deceased worker. But, under some circumstances it can also include a mother, father or, even a… Read More
What you should do if your employer or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier starts sending you things in the mail?
The law gives your employer 21 days after receiving notice of your work injury to investigate the injury and decide whether to voluntarily accept it as a compensable injury and start paying you wage loss benefits. The employer is obligated to file either a Temporary Notice on Compensation… Read More