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EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ENTITLEMENT TO INDIVIDUAL UNEMPLOYABILITYAre you a veteran who has stopped working because your service connected injuries or diseases prevent you from performing your work activities? If so, you should file a claim for entitlement to individual...
Quarters of CoverageIn order to qualify for Social Security disability, a Claimant must have a certain amount of "quarters of coverage." A quarter of coverage is the basic unit for determining whether a worker is insured under the Social Security program. The amount...
Obergefell v. Hodges and Federal BenefitsOn June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states. This decision has far-reaching effects for both Social Security...
DISABILITY SEVERANCE PAY AND VA DISABLITY BENEFITS 38 CFR 3.700 prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from paying compensation to a Veteran who also received certain separation benefits from the Department of Defense (DoD), including but not limited to,...
Sunday, August 2, marked the 25th Anniversary of the Gulf War. From a Congressional standpoint, and under VA-recognized law, this period of war has not ended. This is particularly important for Veterans who have served in any branch of the armed services since August...
KNOWING YOUR CLIENT'S WORK HISTORYAs any Social Security disability attorney or practitioner can tell you, one of the most important facts in a Social Security case is a claimant's work history. It affects multiple aspects of the disability decision, particularly...
