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| Handicap parking | 8/2/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I live in a condominium complex. All spots are assigned and there is just one unassigned handicap ...
A: The minimum number of parking spots may not apply, but the Fair Housing Act applies and you can ...
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| Disability law and incapacitated spouse | 8/2/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have so many questions racing in my head. When his mom left she took "everything" with her. I ...
A: If he passes away, social security provides a death benefit of around $250, which doesn't really ...
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| Disability law and incapacitated spouse | 8/2/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My husband has terminal cancer. We have been married 5 years and were seperated 4 of those 5 years. ...
A: You have the right to see your husband and, if he is in a coma, you have the presumptive right to ...
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| Handicapped Parking | 7/31/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: Our company provides handicapped parking, however I find a lot of times people park in these places ...
A: This is a really tough issue. It is not up to the building, company, or parking lot that provides ...
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| date of onset disability | 7/28/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My question is about this thing called DLD. I have had ongoing applications for ten years. Twice I ...
A: If the case is dismissed, or you don't appeal a denial, then your onset date cannot go back beyond ...
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| LTDI, SSDI, Workers Comp | 7/26/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have a hip problem that I was awarded SSDI for a couple of months ago. My long term disability is ...
A: Generally, LTD has a complete right, contractually, to subrogate your SSDI payments, including back ...
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| COBRA Continuation | 7/24/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I am helping a friend who voluntarily seperzated from the Post Office. While on COBRA she has been ...
A: If her COBRA ends in March 2007, then it is unlikely she can extend those benefits. She should check ...
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| college | 7/24/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have spoken to both Social Security and OVR on this matter. Both indicate that they cannot provide ...
A: I understand your frustration, but I cannot give legal advice in this forum. It may well be that you ...
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| disability | 7/24/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I am 35 yrs old and havent worked in about 5 years full time. I have been diagnosed with ...
A: Of course, it doesn't matter what I think, or what anyone else things, except for the judge. And I ...
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| Nurse with disability | 7/23/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I am a RN at a State run Nursing home. My employer just found out that I had a mild closed head ...
A: If there is a reasonable accommodation that would enable you to perform the essential functions of ...
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| HELP!! | 7/21/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I'M A 43 YEAR OLD MALE 5-8 THAT WEIGHT IS 401lbs. I'VE HAD 1 HEART ATTACK 6 YEARS AGO I GET TIRED ...
A: If you mean financial assistance, I am unaware of any federal assistance that is available. If you ...
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| college | 7/21/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I am working with OVR but they only pay $3500 towards school. I also did speak to OVR about the ...
A: In that case, I believe Social Security is right when they say you will not be exempted if you get ...
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| ssi disability and homeownership | 7/21/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I own a house. My best friend and roommate has lived under my roof for the last 17 years. He is an ...
A: Yes, it could. There are ways in which you can do it, though, so that it wouldn't. Talk to an estate ...
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| Disability...Do I qualify? | 7/20/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: ..my name is Chris Campbell, I am a 17 year old graduate fixing to start college and I have ran into ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "disability...do I qualify?" If you mean, does your condition qualify ...
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| no subject | 7/19/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I was a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Arizona.About four years ago my license was ...
A: The ADA "recognizes" alcoholism is a disability, but there is no special protection for being an ...
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| I need to fire my disability lawyer | 7/18/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My husband has a disability lawyer. We feel as though they are not really doing what they can to ...
A: Jennifer, you need to sit down with the attorney and tell him why you want to "fire" him. Tell him ...
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| hi | 7/18/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: i was hired as an afternoon shift worker and then switched to overnight worker a psotioin i kept ...
A: This is not a disability-related question. Of course, I have no idea what internal options you might ...
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| short-term disability | 7/17/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My sister (living and working in Texas) broke her foot in May and required surgery and bed rest. She ...
A: Companies do not have to offer short-term disability and if they do, they can set their own rules ...
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| Is my mom eligible for any long term care assistance? | 7/14/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My 61 year old mother lives in New York has recently & rapidly deteriorated w/ a neurological ...
A: Some of this is very state specific and I do not know what programs are available in every state. ...
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| What are my rights? If any...... | 7/13/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I live in Texas and really am unaware of our laws here of my condition. I have medical proof that I ...
A: The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal law that applies in all states. Texas has a similar ...
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| no subject | 7/8/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I was diagnosed with "post viral syndrome" by my rheumetologist. I had a nasty run in with ...
A: Stephanie, it is neither a good sign nor a bad sign that they gave you paperwork for your doctor. ...
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| any recourse if doctor says return to work | 7/7/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have been on Short Term Disability for about three months. I had arthroscopic surgery on my right ...
A: Of course, the decision about whether to return to work is yours to make, but if the doctor says ...
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| rights of spouse of incapacitated individual | 7/6/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My father is in a vegatative state and did not give anyone power of attorney. Is my mother able to ...
A: Sorry. I'm working on an unfamiliar laptop with one of those hard to control mouse deals so it sent ...
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| Disability | 7/6/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My lawyer told me the judge was oblegated to treat me fair, but I sure don't think I was. Tell me ...
A: The answer to your last question is no. Finding that your impairments are severe is not the same ...
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| school | 7/6/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: Im on disibility, im 37 yrs. old I have Bi- polar, and on several meds. I want to go back to school ...
A: If you are not already working with your state rehabilitation agency, contact them. They may pay for ...
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| Disability medicaid Indiana | 7/6/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I was recieving disability medicaid in Indiana for 4 years now. a couple of weeks ago they decided ...
A: You should appeal their decision, if that's possible. You might talk to your state's protection and ...
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| Medical Bill Payment | 7/5/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I am from Michigan and have been on disability for about 3 years. I incurred some medical expenses ...
A: This isn't really a disability question, even though you have a disability. Under federal debt ...
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| Disability and Volunteering | 6/28/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have a client who is on disability and would like to volunteer at the hospital a few hours per ...
A: It's a bit of a gray area. Certainly, it is possible to volunteer, but I would encourage her to work ...
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| talofibular ligament tear | 6/27/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I fell on ice going in to work in Dec 05' Resulting in sprain/fx. After seeing many dr.s and ...
A: Lisa, medical malpractice claims are state law claims and the rules for such claims vary from state ...
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| SSDI | 6/26/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: I am about to receive an insurance settlement that I am struggling to structure and/ or invest to ...
A: Dee- Not knowing the facts and circumstances of the insurance settlement and how it pertains to ...
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| SSD and APS | 6/26/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: Jacquie, In response to answer 3, no I'm not implying that I can work. It was a longshot, I was ...
A: Darrell, I understand and I completely agree with you. Social Security's answer to your question is ...
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| SSD and APS | 6/25/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: Jacquie, 2 years ago I was diagnosed with APS (an auto-immune blood disorder) with a Lupus ...
A: I'm happy to try to answer your questions. 1. Well, it's sad to say, but it seems like most of the ...
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| disability parking | 6/21/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have children who play at a baseball league that has no parking available for handicapp people nor ...
A: OK, this is a little complicated to explain, but I'll try. First, because the property is owned by ...
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| physically disabled and need benefits | 6/15/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: my mother is @53-56 yrs of age and has had the following issues for past 2 decades: Paget's Disease ...
A: Scott- Unfortunately, it sounds like she would not qualify for Social Security disability benefits ...
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| disability | 6/15/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have fibromyalgia and other health problems that have caused me not to work since 2004. I have ...
A: I'll be honest. Fibromyalgia is one of the toughest disabilities to prove to the satisfaction of the ...
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| Hearing | 6/14/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I am waiting for a hearing, I have a lawyer who is working on my case but has been vague on this ...
A: Generally, the judge will ask you some questions and so will your attorney. There will probably be ...
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| Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability | 6/13/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: My ex was on short-term disability from her employer and applied for long-term disability but was ...
A: Doug- If she has been approved for LTD, the plan probably provides for the reduction of those LTD ...
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| Long Term Disability and Social Security Disability | 6/13/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: My ex was on short-term disability from her employer and applied for long-term disability but was ...
A: Your guess is correct. Actually, what happens is this: I am going to make up amounts for this ...
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| Disability and Marriage | 6/6/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I am a 27 year old woman who lives in WI. I am currently on disability on my own records for chronic ...
A: It is definitely true that marriage would affect his benefits because, for SSI, which is what it ...
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| Can you work, if on permanent disability | 6/4/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I will give you a brief rundown of my situation. June 2004 I was misdiagnosed with Lyme disease, ...
A: I don't generally give opinions about whether I think a person can win a case because, really, the ...
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