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Medicare’s Private Eyes Let Fraud Cases Get Cold

Written On August 10, 2010 By Bob Kraft

The government is doing a poor job of policing the Medicare system for fraud. According to an article in the Houston Chronicle, Medicare investigators routinely take months before referring fraud cases to law enforcement, and in that length of time the cases can go cold — with records destroyed, witnesses lost, etc. Taxpayers are getting [...]

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Best and Worst Places to Drive in the U.S.

Written On August 21, 2009 By Bob Kraft

Here’s an interesting list of the Best and Worst Places to Drive, based on several factors.

Posted in Uncategorized, Vehicle Law or News

Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability

Written On August 13, 2009 By Bob Kraft

A number of our Social Security Disability clients suffer from fibromyalgia. Individuals suffering from this disorder frequently experience the following symptoms:
∙           dull muscular pain,
∙           multiple tender points (e.g., between shoulder blades, upper chest, etc.), and
∙           fatigue or disturbed sleep.
The course of prescribed treatment can include medications which may include analgesics for pain and stiffness, antidepressants [...]

Posted in Fibromyalgia, Medical and Health Resources, Social Security Disability, Uncategorized

Social Security Disability Claims Are Expected to Increase

Written On August 3, 2009 By Bob Kraft

The Social Security Administration will see a sharper increase in new disability claims than previously predicted. An aging population combined with a weak economy are big reasons why. It is estimated that there will possibly be 3.3 million new disability claims over the next year. This is an increase from previous estimates. For years the [...]

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Keeping Mom and Dad Safe at Home

Written On May 15, 2009 By Bob Kraft

Generally, elderly parents want to remain living in their own home. However, remaining in the home becomes a concern when children see their parents slowing down, perhaps even having trouble with handling stairs and doing general daily activities. Yet, with parents’ mental and physical health currently not creating problems, there seems to be no imminent [...]

Posted in Disability, Medical and Health Resources, Uncategorized