Back pain is one of the most common reasons that people file for Social Security disability. However, it is also one of the most difficult claims to make. Social Security does not readily approve these
A Georgia mother has filed a federal lawsuit involving the children who shared a bus with her disabled daughter. The middle-school child with special needs is the victim of the claim, alleging that others on
Valencia Williams is a 31-year-old exotic dancer who works nights regularly. However, through the Social Security Administration, she had been receiving disability benefits claiming that the anxiety and depression she experienced were so debilitating she
Near a Forest Park gas station, a disabled man was able to fight off four teens who were attempting to steal his car. On January 30th at around 5 in the afternoon, Chris Mancle was
Veterans who have served their country want to know that their children and dependents are provided for. The VA offers a way to do this through different education benefits for qualifying survivors and dependents of
Anyone who has ever applied for Social Security disability benefits knows the process can take a long time to complete. Backlogs, bureaucracy, pulling medical records, and more seem to take forever. Fortunately, there is hope
In Georgia, it is very possible to be removed from transplant lists simply for having a disability. Well, David and Erin’s Nobles are fighting to change that. Their own daughter Gracie Nobles, has a disability,
Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that happens to a veteran during service. MST can happen to men and women, and the VA acknowledges that it is a
A 16-year-old disabled boy was taken into custody and escorted to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Initially, he was taken into custody for attacking his father on January 19th. The name of the victim has
Claims decisions that were rendered before February 19, 2019, are still subject to the traditional VA appeals process. This includes the steps of filing a Notice of Disagreement and consideration by a Decision Review Officer.
A Honduras man sought asylum after facing persecution in his home country because of his disabilities and deformities. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU, of Louisiana reported that the man was granted parole after release
New Orleans streets are notorious for being filled with jazz, people walking and taking in the atmosphere, and unfortunately, potholes. On December 25th, a disabled woman fell into a water-filled pothole while in her wheelchair.
