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VA Special Monthly Compensation Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an additional tax-free benefit that can be paid to Veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents. The VA SMC program provides veterans with benefits in addition to, or instead of, his or...
No Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security Recipients in 2016Recently, 65 million retired and disabled workers, spouses, and children were given bad news from the Social Security Administration. Social Security retirement and disability checks are usually given...
Recent Win in a Social Security Disability Claim & Why Doctors' Opinions Are So ImportantJust today I received a Fully Favorable Decision for one of my clients. She has severe neck and low back pain with radiculopathy. She also, however, had a Date Last Insured...
"Bad" DoctorsDepending on the sufficiency of the evidence available, Social Security may order a medical examination by a doctor of their choosing in what is called a consultative examination (CE). An Administrative Law Judge may also request that a medical expert...
Veterans Day As Veterans Day approaches, it is important to remember the sacrifices made by the men and women of the Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a day not only to remember those who died in service to our country, but also to recognize those who continue to serve....
VA Benefits for Family MembersIf you are a Veteran who receives VA Disability Compensation with a rating of at least 30 percent, you may be entitled to additional monthly benefits if you have dependents. You may receive additional monthly allowances for your wife,...
