Archive for Disability Law Ledger
Disability Law Ledger™ – Oct. 2008
U.S. Military Veterans Put On Hold . . . Once Again
Yes, Congress finally passed a new GI Bill that will, presumably,enrich the benefits plan for our Veterans. However, judging from the lack of progress thus far, it looks as if the August 2009 deadline is at risk.
At the core of this dilemma is the apparent [...]
Disability Law Ledger™ – Sep. 2008
Psychological Disability: Very Real, But Difficult To Prove
Often, the things we can see with our own eyes are easier to believe than the things we cannot see. That is the case with psychological illnesses; they are hidden just below the surface. And yet, these illnesses are very real and can be even more debilitating than [...]
Disability Law Ledger™ – Aug. 2008
THE FERS/CSRS DISABILITY CLAIM PROCESS . . . Don’t Go It Alone
According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), a disability annuity is a benefit provided to protect employees who are no longer able to provide useful and efficient services in his or her grade or pay level. Being disabled does not necessarily mean that [...]
Disability Law Ledger™ – Jul. 2008
OTHER INCOME REDUCES YOUR LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
As is usually the case, most of our clients run into complications with their long-term disability (Employer-Sponsored) plans because they have not fully read nor fully understand the terms and conditions of their policies. One of the biggest stumbling blocks is the term Other Income.
Here is an example of [...]
