ARE YOU DISABLED AND GETTING READY TO FILE YOUR TAXES? BE SURE AND READ THIS FIRST!We are not tax attorneys and recommend you consult with a local tax attorney if you need further guidance in processing a tax return.If you have filed a claim for Disability Insurance...
Disability solutions for you and your family
Month: October 2016
Expedite your SSDI application with a 100% VA rating
As a veteran, it is important to remember that if you are drawing disability benefits from the VA, that may not be your only option for collecting disability benefits. If your disability prevents you from working, you might also qualify for Social Security Disability...
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Expected for 2017
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Expected for 2017For the first time since 2015, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are likely to see a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their benefit amount. However, the increase will be so small, some...
VA CASE UPDATE
VA CASE UPDATELast month I was fortunate enough to attend the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA) Fall Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. NOVA is made up of attorneys from across the country whose main practice focus is assisting veterans in their...
Veterans and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans and Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderThe National Institute of Mental Health describes Post-traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD") as the following:"People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened even when they're no longer in danger. PTSD develops after a...