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You May Be Entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits if You Have Suffered a Stroke

You May Be Entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits if You Have Suffered a Stroke

Dec 23, 2010

Did you know that stroke is one of the leading causes of long term disability in the United States? ...

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The Institute of Medicine Recommends New Criteria for Social Security HIV Requirements Based on CD4 Cell Count

The Institute of Medicine Recommends New Criteria for Social Security HIV Requirements Based on CD4 Cell Count

Dec 20, 2010

At the request of the Social Security Administration, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has evaluated ...

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Institute of Medicine Recommends Revised Social Security HIV Disability Requirements

Institute of Medicine Recommends Revised Social Security HIV Disability Requirements

Dec 14, 2010

On September 28, 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), issued a report that says that the HIV relat...

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If You Do Not Understand Your Rights to Long Term Disability Benefits as a Result of AIDS, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

If You Do Not Understand Your Rights to Long Term Disability Benefits as a Result of AIDS, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

Dec 14, 2010

If you have been diagnosed with AIDS or certain non-AIDS related complications and you have a long t...

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State Denies First Responders Claim Alleging that his Pre-Employment Blood Pressure Readings were Abnormal

State Denies First Responders Claim Alleging that his Pre-Employment Blood Pressure Readings were Abnormal

Dec 09, 2010

One of the common defenses that employer/carriers commonly use in first responder claims is that the...

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The Long Term Disability Carrier asked me where I filled my Prescriptions, why?

The Long Term Disability Carrier asked me where I filled my Prescriptions, why?

Dec 08, 2010

FAQ:  The Long Term Disability Carrier asked me where I filled my Prescriptions, why? Answer: Grea...

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Do You Know the Clues in the Social Security Disability Claim Denial Letter That Tell You What You Need to Improve Your Claim?

Do You Know the Clues in the Social Security Disability Claim Denial Letter That Tell You What You Need to Improve Your Claim?

Dec 06, 2010

The Social Security Administration is required to issue a letter to you explaining whether they are ...

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If You Suffer From Chronic Sleep Disorder You Might Be Entitled to Long Term Disability Benefits

If You Suffer From Chronic Sleep Disorder You Might Be Entitled to Long Term Disability Benefits

Dec 01, 2010

If you are covered by a long term disability policy and are having chronic sleep disorders such as s...

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December 1st is World Aids Day

December 1st is World Aids Day

Nov 30, 2010

December 1 is World AIDS Day and an opportunity to recognize the many faces of AIDS. The Centers fo...

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