Maine veterans disability specialists Jackson & MacNichol tells how they take on the VA to help disabled veterans. VA disability attorney Francis Jackson guides through the complicated appeals process of getting service-connected disability compensation or disability pension benefits from the VA.
PTSD in the Military
If you are veteran or have a loved one that is a veteran and has experience symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we encourage you to call our office and find out if you might be eligible for Veterans Disability Benefits and compensation.
DIC Benefits for Survivors of Veterans
If you’re a qualified surviving spouse and, in some cases but much more rare cases, if you have a qualified surviving child or surviving parent in even more rare circumstances, they may be entitled to benefits after the veteran’s passing if that veteran had a service connected cause of death or if they had a total rating for a period of 10 years prior to their passing, then they’d be presumed to have a service connected cause of death.
3M Defective Earplugs Sold to Military
3M settled with the US government for 9.1 million dollars. The lawsuit was based on a whistle blower who actually notified the government that 3M was selling these earplugs that they were under a defense contract with the US government to provide and with known defects.
Workers’ Compensation – Protecting The Rights Of The Employees And Employers
Worker’s compensation is a crucial part of our legal system today. But it is also a complex one, that is often confusing to many people.
Who is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If your claim has been denied, you will need an attorney to file a claim petition. This petition is filed with the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Workers’ Comp in Harrisburg.
Social Security Disability Benefits
Filing for Social Security is complicated. We are here to help and will do everything in our power to get you the benefits you deserve. Maine disability attorney Francis Jackson answers your questions and will be your guide to Social Security Disability.
Mental Illness – The Path To Getting The Benefits You Deserve
Our government has a Social Security Disability program designed to assist individuals who are unable to work due to physical or mental limitations. However, the application process for SSD is complicated and a majority of applications are initially denied. This is where an experienced SSD lawyer can come in handy.
Social Security Disability and Mental Illness
If you have a severe mental disability, day to day life can often be frustrating and overwhelming. Everyday tasks that others take for granted such as getting out of bed or interacting with people at the store can be too much to handle. Often times you might not be able to support yourself financially. Luckily our government has a Social Security Disability program designed to assist individuals who are unable to work due to physical or mental limitations.
Social Security Disability Process
“How do I file for Disability?” There’s a few different ways. I think the easiest way is to call Social Security, your local Social Security office, and to make an appointment.