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New Television Commercials

Keith Weidner — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:48:57 +0000

In an effort to better reach out to the community and let them know what we do at Taylor, Warren & Weidner, P.A., we have launched three new television commercials. See them here:

Stephanie Taylor on Disability Insurance

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Keith Weidner on Insurance Claim Denials

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Stephanie Taylor on Social Security Disability

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Job Losses Send Disability Claims Soaring

Stephanie Taylor — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:15:05 +0000

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), new claims for disability benefits rose nearly 17 percent nationwide in 2009 and disability filings are projected to rise another 10 percent in 2010, to 3.3 million claims. Michael Astrue , commissioner of SSA, acknowledges that “the biggest problems are states that have a combination of two things: One the economy is very bad; and two, the state has embraced furloughs.” Astrue further cited California, Wisconsin, and Ohio as three of the states where the SSA is struggling to keep up. A good amount of the new disability claims are filed by workers whose employers are no longer able to make accommodations for disabling conditions. Because these long standing employees often need physical assistance to perform their jobs, or require excessive absences due to health conditions, employers are choosing to retain employees who can offer more productivity and reduce the bottom line. How SSA will consider claimants who until recently were able to work despite their impairing conditions, remains to be seen.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381782/ns/us_news-the_elkhart_project/sp-tx

Gaming Social Security

Amy Dyson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:58 +0000

Sophisticated seniors are finding strategies to optimize retirees’ Social Security benefits reports Linda Stern in Newsweek. Whether sharing spousal benefits and then refunding and restarting their benefits or claiming and deferring their monthly checks, seniors are “winning” the Social Security Game. Before you decide to take early benefits or defer benefits until you reach full retirement, read about the loopholes of opportunity in the current system.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/219715

TWW Obtains SS Benefits for Iraqi War Veteran

Amy Dyson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:06:05 +0000

Blythe Glemming represented a 27 year old Iraqi war veteran in his claim for disability benefits before the Social Security Administration (SSA). Our client suffered injuries to both of his knees during his military service overseas when the Hummer he was traveling in flipped over. He was discharged with 10% disability from the VA, roughly $100 per month, and supported himself with nominal funds from his GI bill. After having surgery on one knee, and waiting for surgery on the other, it was discovered that he had a kidney condition called polycystic kidney disease. Because this condition is hereditary, he could not receive any additional VA benefits for treatment. Not only does this disease ultimately require regular dialysis, the only known “cure” is a kidney transplant.

Unfortunately, our client did not have any health insurance because he was not able to work. His constant need for healthcare, inability to stand or lift due to his knees, and his constant pain prevented him from maintaining employment. He filed his initial claim with Social Security in mid 2008. It was denied a few months later. Ms. Glemming filed an appeal on our client’s behalf, which was again denied within 2 months. Ms. Glemming appealed for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and a hearing was held in March 2009. Despite his young age, Ms. Glemming was able to effectively argue that our client’s conditions met SSA’s criterion for disability thus making him entitled to disability benefits. The ALJ agreed and awarded him benefits from the date that he was last able to work. This young veteran now receives the health care and financial benefits he deserves.