The Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security Program is a program that was federally funded through the Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Improvement Act of 1999. In Alabama, the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security Program...
When you get into an auto accident or are hurt visiting friends or family, you need to know that you have an opportunity to seek compensation. You can start a personal injury claim, which is designed to help you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other...
Dementia is an overall term used to describe symptoms that impact memory, performance of daily activities, and communication ability. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Dementia affects over 6 million Americans. The Social Security Administration does...
Veterans who have served in Vietnam have been able to claim presumptive service connection for exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides since 1991, thanks to the Nehmer consent decree. This allowed them to claim benefits for specific conditions caused by exposure...
The Navy has begun reevaluating discharge upgrade applications of Sailors and Marines who were diagnosed with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, military sexual trauma, and other mental health or behavioral conditions. This reexamination stems from a preliminary...
One of the most difficult tasks for a Veteran when he is attempting to prove his claim for VA disability is finding evidence to support their claim. Service Treatment Records are reviewed to find any complaints, injury, or illness while the Veteran was in service....
Like last year, I am the Chair for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Alabama Event. This year, it is the EXCLUSIVE walk for the entire State of Alabama! Our walk this year is for a “Whole New World Without Breast Cancer!” Registration begins at 7 am...
I recently wrote about the backlog that the VA is currently facing. VA has now started honoring its promise to hire 2,000 new workers beginning this month to deal with the increasing number of claims. VA also intends to mandate overtime work to help reduce the...
My name is Greg Eldridge, and I am pleased to introduce myself as the newest attorney at Gardberg & Kemmerly. I am thrilled to be working with the Veteran’s Disability team and assisting Veterans with their VA disability claims. Before joining Gardberg &...
On October 13, 2021, the Social Security Administration announced a 5.9% benefit increase for 2022. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be the biggest COLA adjustment since the 1980s with last year’s adjustment being only 1.3%. The adjustment reflects this...
