We like to use our blog as a way to update you about news and changes in Social Security Disability and Veterans' Disability Benefits, as well as to provide you with helpful information and tips.
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Can Age be a Factor in a VA Disability Claim?Many Veterans worry they will lose disability benefits once they hit 65—a common retirement age.
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Who Should Represent You for Your VA Disability Claim: Service Organization or Lawyer?One of the biggest decisions a Veteran with a disability can make is whether to use a VSO representative or a disability attorney when filing a claim.
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes in Social Security Disability ReconsiderationThe majority of initial applications for Social Security Disability are denied. The second phase of the application process is reconsideration.
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Spatial Disorientation PTSD & VA Disability: What You Need to KnowSpatial disorientation is a condition whose symptoms can be unsettling and include confusion, clumsiness, vertigo, and tinnitus.
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Do I Have to Testify at My Disability Hearing?Yes, you most likely will have to testify in person—most claimants are required to appear in front of the judge to answer questions about their impairments.
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You May Qualify for a Temporary 100% VA DisabilityWith a temporary rating, the VA will pay you at the 100% level even if your disability is not rated at 100%.
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VA Disability for Spinal Fusion ExplainedAn unfavorable spinal fusion outcome can severely impact your quality of life and you may be eligible for VA disability compensation.
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When a Person Passes Away What Happens to Their Disability Claim?If a disability applicant dies while waiting to be approved for benefits, it may be possible for a family member to continue the claim but it depends on which disability program.
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How Does the VA Rate Neck Disabilities?Here’s what you need to know about how the VA rates neck disabilities.
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What is the Age 55 Rule When Applying for SSDI?The SSA considers you of “advanced age” if you are between 55 and 59 years old. Here’s why that matters.