What is the VA's Duty to Assist?When a Veteran files a substantially complete application for VA disability compensation, the VA has a duty to assist the veteran with obtaining evidence to substantiate the claim before making a decision on the claim. The VA is charged...
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Month: September 2015
VW’s Cheat Scam
VW's Cheat ScamVolkswagen has intentionally and systematically cheated customers, lied to the government, and mislead the public. Diesel automobiles cost approximately $1,000 to $7,000 more for those equipped with fuel-saving engines. The EPA alleges that Volkswagen...
ABLE Accounts
ABLE AccountsIn December of 2014, the Achieving Better Life Experiences Act (ABLE) became law allowing individuals who became disabled before the age of 26 to open special accounts to be used for their disability expenses. An ABLE account's earnings are not taxed and...
Are Children with Mental Disabilities Getting the SSI Benefits They Deserve?
Are Children with Mental Disabilities Getting the SSI Benefits They Deserve?On September 11, 2015, Dr. James M. Perrin, professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, appeared on the Here & Now radio...
Expediting Your Case at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
EXPEDITING YOUR CASE AT THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALSUsually, the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) hears and decides cases on a first-come first-served basis meaning that cases are decided in the order in which they are received. In certain circumstances, however,...
The Role of a Representative Payee in Disability Claims
The Role of a Representative Payee in Disability ClaimsAccording to the Social Security Administration, more than 8 million people on Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income need assistance managing their money. In these cases, a representative...