Traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”) are among the most common for veterans. Statistics show that 19 percent of veterans may have TBI and that over 260,000 veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have been diagnosed with TBI. Some TBI’s are easy to diagnose, such as being shot in the head; however, TBI is on a […]
Can My New Orleans SSDI Benefits Be Terminated? What is a Continuing Disability Review?
If you are a New Orleans or Louisiana citizen currently receiving Social Security disability benefits, you should be aware that your disability benefits do not automatically continue forever. There are certain events that will trigger a loss of SSDI benefits (such as being incarcerated). In addition, the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) conducts reviews of every […]
Can I Receive SSDI and Disability Benefits from a Private Insurance Company?
If you watch television, you have probably seen the advertisements involving the duck that quacks for an insurance company that provides disability insurance. That has been a very effective advertising campaign as many people and companies have signed up for the insurance. Sometimes, we here at Ascend Disability Lawyers, LLC receive questions regarding whether a […]
Can I Get SSDI Benefits for Depression in New Orleans?
Have you been diagnosed with clinical depression? If so, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits (“SSDI”). Many people are hesitant to admit that they are unable to work — or are limited in their ability to work — because of an emotional or mental condition. But such conditions are common. About one […]
SSDI Benefits for Millennials and Workers in the “Gig” Economy
One of the more common myths about Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) is that benefits are related to the type of work you do. That is not the case. So, yes, millennials and other workers in the so-called “gig” economy — such as Uber, Lyft — can apply for — and obtain — SSDI benefits […]
New Orleans Veterans: Can I Reopen My VA Disability Claim?
Many New Orleans veterans mistakenly believe that if the VA denies their claim for disability they are prevented from ever filing again. However, denied claims can be reopened at any time. Indeed, reopening a claim can be an alternative to appealing a denial. You will need a Louisiana attorney experienced with VA disability claims to […]
New Orleans VA Disability: Military Sexual Trauma
Military Sexual Trauma (“MST”) is a physical and mental condition that results from sexual assault or repeated sexual harassment that occurred while a veteran was serving in the military. As the VA explains here in this MST Factsheet from March 2016, veterans are not eligible for benefits for the sexual assault or harassment, but, depending […]
Yes, You Can Receive Both SSDI and VA Disability Benefits in New Orleans
If you are a disabled veteran here in Louisiana, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (“VA”) and also for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (“SSA”). According to a SSA fact sheet, approximately 621,000 military veterans received Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (“SSDI”) in 2016. Note that the VA […]
VA Benefits in Louisiana: What is the Individual Unemployability Benefit Program?
The Individual Unemployability (“IU”) benefit program is a Veteran’s Administration (“VA”) disability program that allows for veterans to be paid VA benefits at the 100 percent disability rate, even if the veteran has not been rated at 100 percent for their service-connected disabilities. As discussed below, recent budget proposals by the Trump Administration threatened to […]
What Medical Conditions Will Qualify Me for SSDI in Louisiana?
New Orleans and Louisiana residents are eligible for Social Security Disability (“SSDI”) benefits if they have a disease or injury or physical/mental limitation that makes it impossible to work, or limits them from working. Obtaining SSDI benefits is linked to your ability to work or engage in gainful employment. What medical conditions are eligible can […]
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