http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com General Legal Issues by Anthony Reeves, Esq. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:17:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a society, we spend alot of time mourning and pining over the inadequacies and mistakes that constantly arise in our young generation (For purposes of this discussion, the young generation is anyone under 50).   The entertainment community is still reeling from the death of Teen Idol Corey Haim.   We ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/the-power-of-the-elderly-social-security-disability-and-advanced-aged-individuals With the devastation surrounding the earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, and now Taiwan, these disasters started to remind me of the devastation that occurred in New Orleans as a result of Hurricane Katrina. I don't think some people truly appreciate how certain services can be fundamentally SHUT down when hit with a ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/a-reflection-on-tragedy-hurricane-katrina-and-social-security-disability This situation comes up alot and I have mixed feelings about the topic but I thought I should share with you my opinion and hopefully it will help you out. Everybody knows that the Social Security disability process is long.  Unfortunate, but it is true.   Almost once a month, I will ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/im-going-to-call-my-congresssman-to-speed-up-my-social-security-disability-case-will-that-work Now, I know that sounds so simple.  In your mind, you're probably thinking "What does that have to do with anything?".  Well, as silly as it may sound, you may be completely surprised by the amount of people who truly "lose their mind" when it comes to these evaluations. Usually, at ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/please-dont-act-a-fool-at-a-social-security-consultative-evaluation Of course, by now, you have probably heard of the statements that Tony Kornheiser made about ESPN Analyst, Hannah Storm.  In case you missed it, here it is what he said: "Hannah Storm in a horrifying, horrifying outfit today," Kornheiser said. "She’s got on red go-go boots and a catholic ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/labor-and-employment/the-tony-kornheiser-lesson-even-when-you-think-someone-is-not-someone-is-always-listening Mental Health conditions are some of the most devastating conditions that can afflict a human beings.  Most of the time when we hear about them, they usually are in relations to two circumstances: 1) Somebody popular Chynna Phillips of the pop group Wilson Phillips checked herself into rehab for anxiety over ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/never-understand-what-is-happening-in-the-mind-mental-health-conditions-and-social-security-disability Today, a report was issued regarding the healthiest counties out 3000 counties nationwide. Overall, the report found least healthy counties have childhood poverty rates more than three times higher than the healthiest counties. Residents of the least healthy counties are 60 percent more likely to be hospitalized for preventable conditions, a ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/the-hardest-part-about-proving-youre-disabled-is-relying-on-the-medical-treatment-you-are-stuck-with Today, I was going through my normal surfing like most people do and realized that Bo Griffin, former TV Host of HGTV's "The Big Reveal" passed away due to Cancer.  She was experiencing pain in her back and was unaware that she had cancer.  Unfortunately, her bought with cancer was ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/cancer-and-social-security-disability-benefits-not-as-easy-as-you-think Like most administrative processes, Social Security Disability is VERY paper work heavy.  After you have applied for disability benefits, you will receive a CRAP load of forms to complete.  Work history forms, pain forms, mental forms, 3d party forms.  If it relates to your condition, you will get a form ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/please-dont-overthink-those-social-security-disability-forms Ok, of the almost 9 years of practicing Social Security Disability law, this question is one that I usually have to take a minute to really explain.   Most people don't even know what it is until they get a letter from SSA during the disability process telling them about it.  ... http://legalbeat.anthonyreeves.com/social-security/the-almighty-date-last-insured-mystery-what-the-hell-is-a-dli