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| disability repayment and federal retirement | 8/10/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: This is a doosy. I married my husband in 1983, he was blind (retinitus pigmentosis)and was ...
A: Immediately and I mean like now, get an attorney. One that handles disability issues. Get in the ...
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| std | 8/8/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: my daughter is 6 months preg. with twins first babies the doctor want her off work she say'a she ...
A: First, get the physician's statement and copies of the medical records to support the claim. ...
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| Employer called me about work while on disability | 8/5/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I had prostate surgery and I am on disability. My surgery was on 7/25/07. My superior gave my ...
A: Ok: As far as I can determine, he did not violate any disability laws. However, there are 50 ...
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| Employer called me about work while on disability | 8/4/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I had prostate surgery and I am on disability. My surgery was on 7/25/07. My superior gave my ...
A: That is how you are employed at the will of the employer. Obviously, you have done some research on ...
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| owning a business and disability | 8/3/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I am a 40 year old woman, on disability after being an x-ray tech for 13 years. Doctors told me that ...
A: You cannot hold gainful employment while drawing disability, however there is nothing to bar you ...
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| owning a business and disability | 8/2/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I am a 40 year old woman, on disability after being an x-ray tech for 13 years. Doctors told me that ...
A: As to what that means for you is that 5% of the ownership in the business is yours. Your agreement ...
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| My Medical Board | 8/1/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I am currently active duty Army and i'm going through a medical board right now. Currently they are ...
A: I have no idea as to what type of rating you may expect to receive from an Army Rating Board. They ...
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| spinal injuries and medicaid | 7/20/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I fell down steps while working as self employed courier last Sept. My only insurance was a private ...
A: I am not a Medicaid expert. However, I think it will. As to your insurance company dropping you for ...
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| Disability and Job Termination | 7/19/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I was in an accident in Jan. By March I went on disability because of a bulging disc in my lower ...
A: Unfortunately, as far as I know there is no law or code that would require an employer to keep an ...
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| Social Security Benefits | 7/13/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My husband has been a type 1 diabetic for 11 years now. He just started a job about four months ago ...
A: Check with your local Social Security Office. I believe he will be covered at least for the period ...
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| LTD | 7/10/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have been on LTD through my work since May 2005 due to being diagnosed with a progressive ...
A: Again, relax and things will happen as they happen. You are trying to read more between the lines ...
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| Pregnancy Short Term Diability | 6/27/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I work for a temp agency and have only been working for this one company for about 90 days. I am ...
A: Yes, get married to the child's father. Tell him to get a job and support his wife and child. As ...
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| LTD | 6/22/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have been on LTD through my work since May 2005 due to being diagnosed with a progressive ...
A: Reviews are done in most cases after 5 years. Normally, very few cases are cancelled after the ...
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| disable during marriage | 6/16/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I am on SSD and subsidized from medicaid to pay my part B medicare. I became disable during my 13 ...
A: Find an attorney outside of your former husbands magistrate area within your state to assist you in ...
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| LTD | 6/15/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have been on LTD through my work since May 2005 due to being diagnosed with a progressive ...
A: Calm down. Everything is going to be all right. It sounds like your attorney is handling the case ...
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| Handicap towing | 6/14/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Is it true that there is a law, ordinance or regulation against towing a handicap person's vehicle ...
A: Yes, federal and more than likely New Jersey State Law. Get an attorney and have him check the ...
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| Can't work anymore | 6/13/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Am I eligable for disability. I have been sick for thirty years and can no longer perform up to my ...
A: Hire a disability lawyer and file for you benefits from the Social Security Administration. Yes, you ...
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| Mentally or physically diabled? | 6/5/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I was wondering is there some type of authorized documentation that anyone born mentally or ...
A: It is not necessarily the condition at birth that makes an individual disabled, but his condition ...
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| am i entiled to free road tax | 4/4/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: my grandma has a blue badge so is classed as disabled is she eligible for free road tax? as the car ...
A: I am not expert in the various state laws pertaining to free road taxes. There are just too many to ...
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| SSD for autistic child? | 4/3/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My two year old son has recently been diagnosed with autism, however they are calling it high ...
A: Start with this web page: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.html Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ...
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| Disability Retirement | 4/2/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I was placed on TDRL for one when the Air Force diagnosed me with Ulcerative Colitis. I was ...
A: "Would I be able to request an increase in my VA disability for that even though it was caused by an ...
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| Is This Lady Disabled? | 4/2/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have a friend who is 80 years of age. She had to have her foot amputated a few years ago and wears ...
A: Because on attends Medical School and has M.D. after his name does not indicate in any manner his ...
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| Disability Retirement | 4/2/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I was placed on TDRL for one when the Air Force diagnosed me with Ulcerative Colitis. I was ...
A: Get in touch with: HQ AFMPC Seperations & Retirements Randolph AFB, TX 78150 Immediately. Unless ...
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| Questions | 4/1/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: If I get approved to receive Social Security Disability benefits, how will I be eligible also to ...
A: Once you are approved for SSDI it remains in effect until you are no longer disabled and the ...
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| hearing before the judge | 3/27/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have a progressive neuromuscular disease that has forced me to leave my job as a RN and go on ...
A: You don't do much at the trial other than maybe answer some questions. You lawyers will do most of ...
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| taking away handicap parking | 3/26/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I recently received a letter from the township about neighbors getting together and trying to ban 3 ...
A: It depends on the Township Ordinance. I don't understand why "neighbors" would want to take away ...
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| when can disability payments begin | 3/22/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: my father in law is now disabled, it was determined by the doctor, he went to apply for disability ...
A: I assume you are speaking of Social Security Disability. If you are, immediately contact an ...
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| Kidney transplant | 3/13/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I will try to make this short. THANKS SO MUCH for your thoughts. I have just passed the 3 month mark ...
A: You need to immediately obtain the services of any attorney that specialize in Disability Law. Your ...
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| SSDI and Unemployment Compensation | 2/21/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: You are allowed to make $640.00mo in 2007 and still get your SSDI. -----Question----- Mr Saunders ...
A: I really had no idea that you could work and receive SSDI. In that case, yes you can apply for ...
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| I have FMS and my work is saying they are going to fire me for sick days | 2/14/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have fibromyalgia and have had it for four years ~ I have been working at my job for six years now ...
A: Yes, unfortunately they can terminate your employment. They don't even have to give a reason. You ...
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| Disability care | 2/12/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Saunders, I am currently working as a DOD Civilian in Germany and I just started going to the ...
A: Have the VA fill the prescription for you. Get the prescription and contact the VA. Find out the ...
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| ssdi or ssi | 8/30/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: well sence september 12 03 i finally got disablity. my quetion is they said that when i get social ...
A: Wayne- Social Security Disability benefits are better than SSI. Also, after 24 months of SSDI ...
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| Group short term disability | 8/23/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: I have been diagnosed with severe esophageal dysmotility. Considered a rare condition according to ...
A: Troy- If your STD carrier is dragging their feet, then maybe it is time to speak with an attorney ...
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| offer of LTD settlement | 8/17/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: I am on ssdi and have ltd/ I recieved a letter from my ltd carrier offering me a lump sum payment. ...
A: A lump sum settlement of your LTD claim does not have any impact on your SSDI. Just like your ...
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| workmans comp | 8/13/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: and thanks for your time. I was injured on the job in Dec of 05'. I fell on ice and have had ...
A: Lisa- Usually I would just respond that this topic is outside of my field of practice since it ...
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| Working | 8/10/2006 | Edward L. Zelmanow, Esq. |
Q: Can I apply for disability if my physicians refuse to write me out of work. I have the following ...
A: Barbara- To qualify and be approved for disability benefits, you need medical certification. If you ...
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| Lump sum payment while receiving Social Security benefits. | 8/7/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I reside in New York city,I was told by my attorney that the insurance carrier has offered a ...
A: I'm sorry but this isn't really a legal question about disability law. This is more of a financial ...
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| disability | 8/6/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: I have a disease much like MS that requires me to take immunosuppressive medications. My current ...
A: It's really hard to say, but based on what you told me, it looks that way. The problem is that there ...
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| Denial of claim to disability help | 8/5/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: Ever since our son was born. About two months ago she hit the point where She was unable to perform ...
A: Erik, I can tell that you're very frustrated and emotional right now, and with good reason. I am ...
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| Filing for SSDI | 8/3/2006 | Jacquie Brennan, Esq. |
Q: Now it's out and things at work aren't getting better. I am making a lot of mistakes due to my mild ...
A: Most of these questions are really not legal questions, but just matters of personal preference. Let ...
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