In many VA claims, the issue is whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim? For example, a veteran hurts his knee during PT while on active duty. The veteran goes to the base clinic and complains of knee pain. He repeatedly sees the doctor...
Disability solutions for you and your family
Month: February 2012
DIFFERENT KINDS OF INSURANCE THAT MIGHT COVER YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT
Here is a brief description of some of the possible sources of recovery in the event you are injured in an automobile accident:Liability coverage - Every driver in Alabama, and in most states, is required to have some liability insurance coverage. In Alabama the bare...
Cost of Living Increase!
Great news for those who receive Social Security disability benefits! Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits had a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment ("COLA") beginning with the December 2011 benefits. Those benefits are paid to...
Past Relevant Work
When filing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income, the issue of past relevant work will arise. A person must show that they cannot perform their past relevant work before they can be found disabled. Please be careful...
100% Rating for Service-Connected ALS
Effective January 19, 2012, changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities will benefit veterans who have been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); Lou Gehrig's disease. Barring affirmative evidence to the contrary, VA regulations provide a...
Recent Appeals Council Fully Favorable
Sometimes a Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income case that seems clear cut can take a few unexpected turns. A claimant had valid IQ scores and other severe impairments that placed them as meeting the requirements of Listing 12.05C. The...