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Each year National Voter Registration Day takes place on September 24th. So information on voting within the disabled community is important. However, this year the DRW, or the Disabled Rights Wisconsin group and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition worked together on a major project. Historically Wisconsin’s percentage point change from disabled voters was far behind… Read more

For anyone applying to SSDI, it isn’t news that you need to provide evidence of your injuries. However, many people do experience some shock when they realize that they’ll need to provide evidence of their limitations, the extent of their disabilities, and their inability to work or obtain employment. Without a doubt, medical evidence will… Read more

Drug addiction is a crippling issue that can harm any aspect of recovering from an injury or illness. That said, addiction can also play a role in your disability claim, making it challenging if not impossible, to receive the assistance that you need. Work with an SSDI attorney in Milwaulkee for guidance on how to… Read more

If you have been approved for social security disability benefits, it’s for a worthwhile reason. And you likely are relying on the monthly payments to allow a certain standard of life. So it is normal to be concerned about the longevity of your disability payments. Does the Social Security Administration Spy on People with Benefits?… Read more

Not everyone who receives SSI or SSDI is an adult with disabilities. Many families turn to SSI for support in getting a child in their family the long-term care that they need. Some children with disabilities require around the clock care and need assistance with basic daily activities. Unfortunately, every few years, the availability of… Read more

Asbestos Exposure and the Military As all of us know now, past exposure to asbestos can be related to a multitude of health problems later in life. For many veterans, exposure to asbestos was a part of their duty, depending on their military situation. Luckily, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is recognizing most diseases… Read more

To qualify for SSDI in Wisconsin, you must meet specific standards. Initially, your illness or disability must make you unable to participate in gainful employment. Secondly, the condition must have an expected time frame of at least 12 months. Without a doubt, it can seem like JUUL pods, e-cigarettes, and vape devices won’t lead to… Read more

VA Disability Claims Involving Spinal Injury When it comes to service-related spinal injuries, there are a lot of specific criteria that need to be met in order to receive benefits from the VA. Claims that involve spinal injuries are rated under the same general formula, whether they are cervical spine or thoracolumbar spine injuries. This… Read more

PTSD, TBI and Personality Disorder Misdiagnosis A large number of Americans are diagnosed with personality disorders each year. And in many cases, the diagnosis fits the symptoms of the individual. But diagnosing a personality disorder accurately can be difficult, and in some cases, misdiagnosis can happen. With military veterans, a misdiagnosis of a personality disorder… Read more