Recent Headlines About SSDI, SSI, and VA Disability Benefits
With changes to Social Security Disability happening all the time, we use our News section to keep you updated and informed.
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Wait Time for Social Security Disability Hearing Gets Longer Nationally, on average, the wait time for a disability hearing has now grown to 480 days. That is 127 days more than in 2011. -
Free Food and Medical Care for Homeless Vets at Stand Down Homeless veterans in Omaha can get a hot meal and a free medical checkup on November 13 at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual “Stand Down” event. -
Theft of Social Security Numbers Worse Than Thought The Obama administration is now admitting that hackers stole the personal data of 21.5 million Americans from government computers. -
Nebraska State Treasurer Blasts IRS Over ABLE Act Rules Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg publicly blasted the IRS over new rules issued by the agency regarding the administration of ABLE accounts. -
The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 25 On July 26, 1990 Congress passed legislation known as the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination against disabled persons. -
Disability: It Happens More Than You Imagine Disability can happen to anyone at any age regardless of their age, gender or ethnicity. About one in five Americans live with a disability. -
Social Security & VA: Financial Boost for Same-sex Couples? The Supreme Court decision legalizing same sex marriages will yield financial gains for many same sex couples, especially in Social Security and VA benefits. -
Most Disabled Persons are “Striving to Work” The vast majority of disabled Americans are striving to work and are anxious to overcome barriers to employment, according to a recently completed study. -
Cuddigan Law participates in NAMI Nebraska Walk Cuddigan Law participates in NAMI Nebraska Walk. The walk raises awareness and funding for those affected by mental illness. -
Unicameral Bill Would Allow Tax-Free Savings Accounts A bill under consideration by the NE Unicameral, would allow individuals & families to set aside tax-free savings accounts for the care of disabled persons.