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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

JOHN MERCURE:  I’m John Mercure, this is the Sunday Sip.  I’m excited to be joined by my buddy Alex Eichhorn.  He is with Tabak Law. Alex, thank you for being with us.  Good to see you. ALEX EICHHORN:  Well, thank you so much for having me, and great to see you as well, John. JOHN… Read more

Sometimes you want a break, and other times it’s challenging to get your doctor moving onto the next step. When you consider the many people and facets involved in medical treatment, there will probably be a gap in your treatment. Social security disability cases always come with some struggle. If you already have an open… Read more

Tabak Law is proud to announce the premier of “Give Me Liberty” a film, which is set in Milwaukee and highlights the Eisenhower Center, a nonprofit job training program for people with disabilities where Attorney and Partner, Lauren Zwirlein of Tabak Law serves as the President. The Eisenhower Center is a vocational training program that provides… Read more

For the past two years, the veterans disability compensation rates have increased with the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration. The 2018 increase was 2% and the 2019 increase was 2.8%. This followed several years of no or minimal growth in the benefits amounts. While the 2020 veterans disability compensation… Read more