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Figuring Out Social Security Benefits After a TBI Michael V. Kaplen, Esq., BrainLine (page 3 of 3) Page 3 of 3

 

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Michael V. Kaplen, Esq. Michael V. Kaplen, Esq. is a partner in the New York law firm, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. He is the chairperson of the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council and the immediate past president of the Brain Injury Association of New York State. He has been named a New York Super Lawyer for the years 2006, 2007, and 2008 and one of the top 100 trial lawyers in New York State by the American Association of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Kaplen's legal practice focuses primarily on representing persons with brain injury caused by automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and other forms of negligence. He is a noted national author and lecturer on Legal Issues and Advocacy in the field of traumatic brain injury. He publishes a web blog on the latest news and information on traumatic brain injury at www.braininjury.blogs.com and a brain injury video blog on legal issues.

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 Comments [2]

We succeeded at stage 2 - after being denied and filing for reconsideration. Took a year. Tip: Be sure you study the SS definition of gainful employment very carefully. It is Key. Good luck and God bless.

Oct 8th, 2011 9:54am

Does this apply to a minor? My daughter suffered a TBI @ age 8, it would be characterized as an organic trauma.

Apr 5th, 2011 5:22pm