Do I have to be unable to work to file a long-term disability claim?
Transcript: Well, there are two definitions for long-term disability in the typical policy. The first definition for disability is “inability to do the job that was being done at the time the disability occurred.” Typically, that period of time is 24 months. If the individual is disabled to the extent that he/she cannot do his/her […]
Is a long-term disability award paid in a lump sum or over time? (Video)
Transcript: Long-term disability benefits are payable monthly. The insurance company is allowed to pay the benefit every month; however, if there is a period of backpay because the insurance company has refused to pay, and then is later required to pay by court, then the period of backpay is paid in one lump sum. However, […]
How long have you been representing veterans? (Video)
How long have you been representing veterans? Transcript: I started representing veterans in the mid-decade of the 2000s. So I’ve been representing veterans at this point for approximately a decade, and I’ve represented veterans in both before the Court of Veterans Claims and the Board of Veterans Appeals, as well as the regional offices. I’ve […]
About Herren Law (Video)
About Herren Law Transcript: Well, my name is Bill Herren and I’ve been in Houston almost all of my life. I’ve practiced since the early ‘90s and my practice is entirely contingent fee. You don’t owe a fee unless you win your claim. We help veterans with their claims; we help long-term disability claimants with […]
Houston TX Veterans Disability Attorney – What benefits are available for disabled veterans?
When returning from active-duty service in the U.S. military with an injury or disability, veterans can often rely on the Veterans Affairs to help cover the costs of service-related injuries or provide income to a disabled veteran that can no longer work. As such, if you are a veteran with a disability, it’s important to […]
Houston VA Disability Benefits Attorney – Who decides whether an injury is “service-related” and how?
The Veteran’s Affairs offers monetary benefits to U.S. Veterans who were injured or suffered an illness during active military service. Before paying these benefits, however, the VA must determine whether or not a Veteran is disabled according to the organization’s guidelines, and whether the disability is service-connected. The service-connection is a fundamental aspect of most […]
The Key to Understanding Your Long Term Disability Policy
When severely injured or suffering from a grave, debilitating illness, working for an income can become considerably difficult. For some conditions, working and gainful activity are impossible. Unfortunately, not being able to work doesn’t change the fact that you have bills to pay, stomachs to feed, and other financial obligations. For these reasons, a long-term […]
What is ERISA and How Does It Affect My Long Term Disability Case?
ERISA is an acronym for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and ERISA is a federal law originally designed to protect workers from the possibility of bankrupt pension plans. Additionally, ERISA included provisions regarding disability and long-term disability. One of the most important distinctions of ERISA, compared to long-term disability plans, is that ERISA only […]
How Can I Prove That My Disability is Service-Related?
Herren Law is a team of Houston veteran’s disability attorneys focusing on helping veterans fill out and apply for their benefits claim. When our clients apply for benefits or a disability claim, however, one of the most important aspects is proving that the injury or disability is related to the client’s active service. For […]