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Farrell Disability Law is now listed as Top 3 Social Security Disability Lawyers by ThreeBestRated.com
Farrell Disability Law was named as one of the Top 3 Social security disability lawyers in Jacksonville. The review team at Three Best Rated used their 50-Point Inspection process which includes checking reputation, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and overall general excellence. We are happy to share this exciting news!
Social Security Disability Benefits And Myasthenia Gravis
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are intended to provide financial support for individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To ensure that this financial support is distributed to only those who are in need, the Social Security Administration (SSA), awards SSDI benefits according to conditions that meet its definition of… Read More »
Pregnancy As A “Pre-Existing Condition” In Long-Term Disability Insurance Policies
In terms of unsung heroes, long-term disability (LTD) insurance has to be ranked near the top. Typically an afterthought when filling out forms on an employee’s first day, most people do not pay any attention to this potentially catastrophe-saving employee benefit. In fact, it is most likely only when an employee is in need… Read More »
Succeeding At The Initial Stage Of A Social Security Disability Insurance Application
It is commonly accepted that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications will be rejected at the initial stage. Likewise, it is expected that most will appeal the rejection, which eventually leads to a hearing in front of a Social Security Administration (SSA) judge. It is at this stage the applicant generally expects to… Read More »
Can Chronic Pain Be The Basis For A Long-Term Disability Claim?
As part of their benefits packages, many employers provide long-term disability (LTD) insurance coverage to their employees. Although it generally provides a financial benefit if and when an employee in incapacitated with an injury, thus making it very similar to both workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, there are some distinctions…. Read More »
Impaired Vision As A Basis For SSDI Claims
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is intended to provide financial support for individuals who are unable to work as a result of a long-lasting or permanent disability. To ensure that the financial support is distributed efficiently and only to those who truly are in need, the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates all applications for… Read More »
Challenging The Denial Of Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits In Court
As part of their benefits packages, many employees receive Long-Term Disability (LTD) Benefits, which pays a predetermined benefit if an employee becomes unable to work as a result of a disability. In the vast majority of cases, employees do not ever need to receive these benefits. However, for the few that do, dealing with… Read More »
Obesity And Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are intended to provide financial support for individuals who are unable to work due to a debilitating disability. To ensure that this is the case, the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency that examines SSDI applications, offers detailed descriptions as to what constitutes a debilitating disability. These descriptions… Read More »
Can I Obtain Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits For Back Pain?
Pain is, for better or worse, a part of life. In some cases, pain may be acute and described as unbearable, such as when one is in an automobile accident. In other cases, pain is chronic and can be described in terms of a numbing or constant annoyance. In fact, as one ages, it… Read More »
Long-Term Disability Insurance And Part-Time Employment
Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits can be a very crucial, although usually overlooked, aspect of an employee’s compensation package. Stories abound about LTD insurance being of greater importance than life insurance, especially given that, statistically, 25% of all workers will have a long-term disability, causing them to miss a substantial amount of work. Typically, LTD… Read More »
