Wondering whether your union pension will impact your Social Security Disability benefit? This article will discuss the differences between a pension through a union and
Asthma is a medical condition that affects the airways in the lungs, which carry air in and out of the lungs. With asthma, the airways
Scoliosis: A Primer Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. The spine’s normal curves occur at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. With
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body, along with other symptoms such as fatigue, sleep
Who Is a Social Security Disability Lawyer? Social Security lawyers help clients at all stages of the application process, from the initial application to the
A Brief Overview of SSI Benefits and Spending If you are receiving SSI (Supplementary Security Income) benefits, it is important to know the income, resources,
At the SSDI hearing, most administrative law judges do not tell disability claimants or their attorney representatives whether the case is approved or denied. This article discusses some of the common positive signs that a hearing went well, as well as signs that a hearing went poorly.
At the LaPorte Law firm, our attorneys and staff regularly interact with the local Social Security offices located throughout Northern California and Hawaii. This experience has allowed us to understand the slowdowns the Social Security Administration has experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Diabetes mellitus is a group of disorders that causes elevated blood sugar levels in the body. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10.5% of the US population has diabetes.
The seriousness of diabetes
Diabetes is a very serious disease that can lead to severe complications.
The slight increase in the amount of Social Security disability and retirement checks is not the only change in 2017 for Social Security beneficiaries. These
A study conducted by the Government Accountability Office found that people who hired an attorney nearly tripled their odds of success. You can be one of them.
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