How long have you been representing long-term disability claimants?
Transcript: I’ve represented long-term claimants since approximately the year 2000. Prior to that, we had experience representing disability claimants, but not long-term disability claimants. My first long-term disability client was also a social security disability client, and she insisted that I help her with her long-term disability. At that point in time, I had not […]
What Do I Do If the VA Lowers My Veterans Benefits?
Many veterans make the mistake of thinking that once they receive their VA disability benefits, the fight is ultimately over. Unfortunately, the fight isn’t quite over, as the VA can reduce or terminate benefits under certain circumstances later on. If this has happened to you, then it’s natural to feel frustrated, cheated, and a whole […]
Does my injury or illness have to be work-related to receive long-term disability?
Transcript: The simple is “No.” The injury or illness can be related to anything. It doesn’t have to be work-related; however, if one has a pre-existing injury, the insurance policy will not allow for benefits for pre-existing injury if the disability occurs during a certain period of time. So, it’s a very critical issue, in […]
VA Reexaminations – How To Protect Your Veterans Benefits
Once you have received your VA disability benefits, you are able to access the care and help you need without worries or stress about finances or other matters. It is for this reason why VA disability benefits are so essential to our disabled veterans. However, it’s essential to remember that your benefits might not be available […]
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 […]