If you or a loved one has been exposed to a toxic level of beryllium and developed Chronic Beryllium Disease, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. You should seek guidance from experienced
When veterans here in New Orleans apply and seek disability ratings from the Veterans Administration (VA), typically, the application is based on an ailment or medical condition with a direct connection to an in-service event
Disability benefits are a critical means of support for those who have been injured serving their country. But navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system can be difficult. If you’re a veteran, you
For over a decade, the disability lawyers here at Ascend Disability Lawyer, LLC in New Orleans have been helping Louisiana citizens obtain their Social Security disability benefits. Over the years, we have we have encountered
In this article, part one of two, we discuss evidentiary presumptions that can help veterans prove their claims. An evidentiary presumption is a legal rule that allows a fact or issue to be presumed “proven”
 Many New Orleans and Louisiana veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan had exposure to toxic and harmful fumes and smoke emitted from burn pits. Burn pits dispose of nearly every conceivable sort of materials. Experienced New
Applying for a veterans’ disability rating — or appealing such a rating — is complex and often confusing. Failure is generally in the details and, if any of the details are missing, your application is
Veterans who have some level of disability related to their military service are entitled to disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA). Disability is NOT, however, a one-time snapshot evaluation because, as veterans age,
 In early August 2018, a long-awaited jury trial concluded with a verdict against the Monsanto corporation regarding the possible dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide made for many years by Monsanto. Then,
Veterans are at a greater risk than the average US citizen of contracting cancer from exposure to Asbestos. The mineral was popular from the 1940s to the mid-70s. Being resistant to fire, asbestos was in
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance requires that you have a medical condition that prevents you from performing work. In other words, “disability” means “unable to work”. While that sounds absolute, in truth, you CAN
If you are over 50 years old here in New Orleans or elsewhere in Louisiana and you are applying for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits, qualifying is easier. That being said, obtaining SSDI benefits is
