A new drug that would ease the pain symptoms of sickle-cell anemia sufferers has been moved to Phase II clinical testing trials by a team of researchers – some from the Dana-Faber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center in Boston – with an $11 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health.…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has come under heavy scrutiny in recent months for its sizable backlog of disability claims, stemming from an increase in disabilities claimed by returning servicemen and servicewomen from overseas duty. Our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance attorneys understand that the agency has made an…
Earlier this month, A-list Actor Michael Douglas confessed that his struggles with Stage IV throat cancer were caused not by years of drinking and smoking, as many had suspected, but rather as a result of his contraction of the sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus (or HPV). The revelation has resulted in a…
The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has been released, presenting labor force characteristics for persons with disabilities and revealing unique challenges for those who suffer from disabling conditions. Of course, our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance Attorneys recognize that these figures reflect all disabled persons, some…
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a new report indicating it is now spending about $1.2 billion for disability claims regarding and treatment of sleep apnea among veterans. The number of veterans and military retirees receiving disability compensation for this condition was about 115,000 last year – which was…
June is National Safety Month, and the National Safety Council initiated a four-week campaign focusing on: Prevention of slips, trips and falls; Employee wellness; Emergency preparedness; Ergonomics. Additional information was provided on driving safety and summer safety. Our Boston Social Security disability attorneys know that not all workplace accidents will…
More and more, we continue to hear about the effects of Social Security Administration field office closures, particularly on wait times for Social Security Disability Insurance claims. Our Boston Social Security disability lawyers know that office closures and office hour reductions are the result of cost-saving measures implemented by the…
The Social Security Trustees just released the 2013 annual report. Our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance Attorneys know that this report is likely to get a great deal of attention from the media and both sides of the political aisle. Pundits and advocates from all sides will be attempting to…
June is men’s health month. As such, our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyers wanted to take the time to offer some insight into the top health concerns for men, some of which can be considered disabling conditions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women are far more likely…
In this third and final installment detailing the changes made by the American Psychiatric Association to its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), our Boston Social Security Disability Lawyers are focusing on conditions that affect everyone from war-weary soldiers to troubled children. The first of these changes involves…