Brock & Stout
LEGAL BLOG
Who Makes the Decision about Your Social Security Disability Claim?
Have you applied for Social Security Disability and wonder who will make the decision about your application? It might surprise you to know that many people may play a role in determining your eligibility for disability benefits. Each disability application goes...
Understanding the Social Security Disability Consultative Exam
Do you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work? You could be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will check your medical records to determine if...
What is the Social Security Disability Impairments List?
If you filed or are looking into filing for Social Security disability benefits, you have probably come across the term “Impairments List” often. This is because the Impairments List plays a very important role in the Social Security Administration (SSA) determining...
Receiving Social Security Disability for COPD
COPD affects nearly 30 million Americans, according to the COPD Foundation. The Foundation says over half of those affected do not know COPD is the cause of their health issues. Many of them may believe their symptoms come from aging, but COPD is the cause. COPD can...
The Dangers of Invokana Diabetic Medication
Over 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Most of those diagnosed have type 2 diabetes. Since 2013, many of those with type 2 diabetes have used the medication Invokana to help them manage their...
Receiving Social Security Disability for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
An estimated 3 million Americans had Inflammatory Bowel Disease in 2015, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report. Those with IBD suffer great discomfort to the point it can often interfere with their daily functions. Many find it difficult to maintain...
4 Important Steps to Take after a Defective Product Injury
When you buy a product, you have faith it will do what it is designed and advertised to do. You do not expect the product to cause you injury. Unfortunately, many products you use or consume have the potential to cause you harm. Because of design defects,...
The Link between Viagra and Melanoma Skin Cancer
Since its debut, millions of men have used Viagra to help with one of their most personal health issues. They have trusted that it will help them with their problem without causing undue harm. But, it seems they may have missed placed their trust. Several studies have...
Hidden Dangers of Mirena IUD
Since 2000, millions of women have used Mirena IUD. They have trusted the devices to perform as advertised and safely provide birth control and menstrual relief. But, more and more medical studies have revealed that usage of a Mirena IUD could cause significant harm....
Receiving Social Security Disability for Sickle Cell Disease
Between 70,000 and 100,000 people are affected by sickle cell anemia in the U.S. today, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. The organization estimates that about 1,000 babies born in America each year will have sickle cell disease. Sickle cell...
WE WANT TO HELP
Brock & Stout can help you with your Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury needs today. Feel free to call our toll free number, contact us online or stop by one of our many office locations. We hope you will give us the opportunity and the privilege to help you and your family.