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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: The Importance of VA Ratings in SSD Cases

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Monday, May 4, 2015. The Importance of VA Ratings in SSD Cases. Veteran's Administration rating exam reports and disability ratings can be extremely persuasive in a Social Security Disability hearing. However, strictly speaking, these determinations are not binding on the SSA. Pursuant to the regulations, the Commissioner of Social Security must make its own independent finding of disability. (20 C.F.R. §. 4041504) and (SSR 06-3p). The Second Circuit Court's ruling with regarding this issue has not been ...

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: Are Long Term Disability Insurance Benefits Taxable?

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Monday, April 6, 2015. Are Long Term Disability Insurance Benefits Taxable? Its tax season once again! One of my least favorite times of the year. During this time, I am often asked whether LTD benefits are taxable. The answer to this questions depends greatly on who paid for the disability insurance premiums, you or your employer. The answer also depends on whether the premiums were paid with pre-tax or after tax income. Pete pays $40 dollars a month for his LTD policy and his employer pays another $40 ...

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: FedEx LTD Denial Subject to De Novo Review

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Monday, May 18, 2015. FedEx LTD Denial Subject to De Novo Review. In the case of Bilheimer,. And is pending before the Connecticut District Court. Although the Fourth Circuit decision is not binding in our case, (Connecticut is on the Second Circuit) we are confident that the Court will reject the abuse of discretion standard also, and review the case de novo. Labels: Connecticut Long Term Disability Benefits Lawyer. Location: Hartford, CT 06106, USA. FREE CASE EVALUATION 1. 855) WIN - RAMOS. Get Your Fr...

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: November 2014

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Monday, November 24, 2014. Lesbian Widow Sues Social Security. A lesbian widow has a filed a complaint in the Federal District Court in Rhode Island alleging that the SSA illegally denied her survivor benefits. Deborah Tevyaw married Patricia Baker in Massachusetts in 2005. Back then, same sex marriage wasn't legal in Rhode Island. Patricia died of lung cancer in August 2011. Labels: Social Security Disability Lawyer. Location: Hartford, CT 06106, USA. Monday, November 17, 2014. Once you obtain a copy of...

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: September 2014

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Monday, September 29, 2014. The Importance of Your SSA Decision in Your Long Term Disability Insurance Appeal. In fact, the legal standard used by the Social Security Administration to determine whether you are disabled or not is, in some instances, more rigorous than the standard contained in the disability policy. 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26278, *53 (S.D.N.Y. 2008). Labels: Long Term Disability. Location: Hartford, CT 06106, USA. Monday, September 22, 2014. The effect that going to school has on an SSDI c...

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: Put on Purple! Raise Awareness for Lupus

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Monday, May 11, 2015. Raise Awareness for Lupus. May is lupus awareness month. During this month there will numerous events throughout the world seeking to raise awareness of lupus and show solidarity for those living with the disease. There are many ways that you can participate. This Friday May 15th you can sport your favorite purple wardrobe and ask your friends and co-workers to join you. Wear purple with pride and tell people why! You can also use #PutOnPurple on social media to share your support.

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: New Ruling on Interstitial Cystitis (SSR 15-1p)

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Monday, April 27, 2015. New Ruling on Interstitial Cystitis (SSR 15-1p). The Social Security Administration has issued Social Security Ruling (SSR) 15- 1p, which became effective immediately upon publication. 80 Fed. Reg. 14215 (Mar. 18, 2015). This ruling replaces SSR 02-2p, which became effective in 2002. Labels: Social Security Disability Lawyer. Location: Hartford, CT 06106, USA. Empowering the Disabled with Vital Information for their Claims. FREE CASE EVALUATION 1. 855) WIN - RAMOS. Get Your Free C...

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: Sheltered or Subsidized Work

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Monday, April 20, 2015. Sheltered or Subsidized Work. In order to win a Social Security Disability case, a claimant must show that he or she is not engaging in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). The SGA threshold for 2015 is $1,090. If a claimant makes more than this amount, he or she will be found to be engaging in a "substantial gainful activity" and will be determined to be ineligible for Social Security Disability. Labels: Social Security Disability Lawyer. Location: Hartford, CT 06106, USA. View ...

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: March 2015

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Monday, March 30, 2015. New Duty to Submit Adverse Evidence. On March 20, 2015, the Social Security Administration published a "final" rule regarding the duty of Social Security Disability Lawyers to submit all relevant evidence pertaining to a disability claim. These new regulations are available at at 80 Fed. Reg. 14828 (Mar. 20, 2015). For a PDF version of the rule click here. Http:/ www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-03-20/pdf/2015-05921.pdf. What “evidence” must be submitted? Monday, March 23, 2015.

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The Connecticut Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog: January 2015

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Monday, January 26, 2015. The "Own Occupation" vs. "Any Occupation" Definition of Disabliy LTD Cases. Own Occupation or Regular Occupation:. In many instances, insurance companies fail to tell you that the term "Any Occupation" only deals with occupations that you are "reasonably" suited to perform. Therefore, under this definition, you are not required to take any specialized training or accept jobs that are too complex for you. Labels: Long Term Disability Lawyer. Location: Hartford, CT 06106, USA.