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 […]
Can I Be Working and Still Receive My Veterans Benefits?
As a Houston veteran’s benefits attorney, one question we often hear is, “Can I work and still receive my veteran’s benefits?” The short and easy answer is, “Yes.” But unfortunately, issues such as working and benefits in the eyes of the VA is rarely that simple. For example, to be able to receive benefits, you […]
How Long Does It Take to Receive Veterans Benefits?
We at Herren Law are passionate about making sure veterans get what they were promised. Texas and Houston veterans sacrificed so much while they were in military service, and it’s essential to hold the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accountable. Unfortunately, there are thousands of veterans in Texas who are disabled and unable to receive […]
How are Veteran’s Benefits Calculated?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is a vast and important federal service that helps provide care and benefits to veterans and their families. Therefore, when injured or wounded during active service, veterans can expect the VA to provide essential care and disability benefits. Unfortunately, the VA benefits process is quite complex, and it is […]
MetLife v. Glenn
In the case of MetLife v. Glenn, Wanda Glenn, a long term disability policy holder who was denied benefits, filed suit against MetLife for denying her claim. After the district court ruled in favor of MetLife’s decision, Glenn appealed to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. The appeals court determined that MetLife had a conflict of interest in […]
Why Did My Insurance Company Deny My Claim for Long Term Disability?
Q: The Social Security Administration has found that I am unable to work. Why did my insurance company deny my claim for Long Term Disability (LTD)? A: This question comes up frequently in my conversations with Long Term Disability clients. Since I have experience in both areas, i.e., Social Security Disability (SSD) claims as well […]