Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which refers to a series of diseases that cause airway blockage and breathing problems, is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And yet, our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance lawyers know that rarely will…
The American Medical Association recently made headlines by formally declaring that obesity is a disability. Already known to be a serious health issue, the ruling is intended to force the medical community to peer beyond the cosmetic consequences and delve into territory they may have otherwise made them uncomfortable in…
There is a misconception that depression is a minor ailment, something that is “all in your head” or reversible with a simple outlook adjustment. Our Boston Social Security Disability Lawyers recognize it for what it is: a chronic, clinical impairment that in some cases is not only incredibly debilitating, but…
For some people, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits will be the only hope of financial survival until they reach 65 and begin receiving their Social Security retirement benefits. But our Boston SSDI lawyers know that especially for those who are younger when they began receiving the benefits and whose condition…
A new drug that would ease the pain symptoms of sickle-cell anemia sufferers has been moved to Phase II clinical testing trials by a team of researchers – some from the Dana-Faber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center in Boston – with an $11 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health.…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has come under heavy scrutiny in recent months for its sizable backlog of disability claims, stemming from an increase in disabilities claimed by returning servicemen and servicewomen from overseas duty. Our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance attorneys understand that the agency has made an…
Earlier this month, A-list Actor Michael Douglas confessed that his struggles with Stage IV throat cancer were caused not by years of drinking and smoking, as many had suspected, but rather as a result of his contraction of the sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus (or HPV). The revelation has resulted in a…
The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has been released, presenting labor force characteristics for persons with disabilities and revealing unique challenges for those who suffer from disabling conditions. Of course, our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance Attorneys recognize that these figures reflect all disabled persons, some…
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a new report indicating it is now spending about $1.2 billion for disability claims regarding and treatment of sleep apnea among veterans. The number of veterans and military retirees receiving disability compensation for this condition was about 115,000 last year – which was…
June is National Safety Month, and the National Safety Council initiated a four-week campaign focusing on: Prevention of slips, trips and falls; Employee wellness; Emergency preparedness; Ergonomics. Additional information was provided on driving safety and summer safety. Our Boston Social Security disability attorneys know that not all workplace accidents will…