I recently attended a NOVA (National Organization of Veterans' Advocates) conference where the focus in assisting Veterans in their pursuit of disability benefits centered on a very common sense tactic: being simple. The Department of Veterans Affairs has been in the...
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Month: September 2014
BOARD OF VETERAN’S APPEALS REVERSES DENIAL OF SERVICE CONNECTION FOR DISEASES RELATED TO CHEMICAL AND TOXIN EXPOSURE
Steve House, a Veteran serving at Camp Carroll in South Korea, developed diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result of developing diabetes, the veteran developed peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction. Veteran filed a claim for service connection for diabetes and...
Changes to the Social Security Disability Hearing Process
Beginning September 6, 2014, new SSA rules went into effect that affect how the Office of Disability Adjudication & Review processes Requests for Hearings. For every hearing request received, the acknowledgement will now include language that the hearing may be...
VA ISSUES FINAL RULE REGARDING SUBSTITUTION IN CASE OF DEATH OF CLAIMANT
Unfortunately, many veterans pass away before a decision can be made on his or her claim for benefits or before an appeal is completed. In such circumstances, survivors of the deceased veteran may, in some circumstances, take the place of the veteran and continue the...
Medicare and End-Stage Renal Disease
Most people think of "old age" or Social Security disability benefits when they think of Medicare- and these associations are correct. However, many people do not know that you can also qualify for Medicare if you have end-stage renal (kidney) disease.What is unique...
Social Security Disability and Medication Side Effects
If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits you are likely prescribed medications for your conditions that may have side effects. As noted in a prior blog post about the initial application (link is here), you have the ability to list the medications...
FAMILY PROMISE – SERVING YOU
Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C.'s Associate Attorney Robyn Cannon is serving up Moe's Original Bar B Que to benefit Family Promise of Coastal Alabama on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. Your generous tips and donations will go to support homeless...
Social Security Disability Benefits and the Initial Application
When you file for Social Security Disability benefits you will be asked several questions about your work history, medical problems, and functional limitations. These questions should be taken as seriously as the questions you may face before an Administrative Law...