Step-Children and Grandchildren as Eligible DependentsChildren under the age of 18, children under the age of 19 who are still full time students in a secondary school, or children who are over the age of 18 and disabled before they reach the age of 22 could be...
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Month: January 2016
What is the Presumption of Soundness?
What is the Presumption of Soundness? The Presumption of Soundness is a term used by the VA concerning the condition of a veteran at the time that veteran was examined, accepted, and enrolled for service. This comes into play when veterans file claims for compensation...
2016 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
2016 Mardi Gras Parade ScheduleLaissez les bons temps rouler! It's officially Mardi Gras season! Time for king cakes, beads, moon pies, parades, Mardi Gras balls, revelry, and more! Here on the Gulf Coast, Mardi Gras provides free fun for the entire family! Kids and...
The Intersection of TRICARE and MEDICARE
As many people know, TRICARE is the healthcare program with Unformed Service Members (active, Guard/Reserve, and retired) and their families. MEDICARE is a federal healthcare program for people over 65, or receive Social Security disability, or have end-stage kidney...
Self-Employment and Social Security Disability
Self-Employment and Social Security DisabilitySelf-Employment is defined as those who operate a trade, business, or profession either by yourself or with a partner. For most workers, employers deduct Social Security taxes from their paycheck and report an employee's...
The Two Types of Veteran’s Benefits Compensation
The Two Types of Veteran's Benefits CompensationThere are two distinct types of compensation that Veterans can receive from the Veterans Benefits Administration: Disability Compensation and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. Both types of benefits provide monetary...