Much awareness has been given to breast cancer, and many people in Alabama either have a loved one or knows someone who suffers from this disease. However, a recent study shows that breast cancer need not be the death knell it once was.According to a recently...
Disability solutions for you and your family
Month: May 2017
Does a mental condition qualify you for disability benefits?
You may know that disability benefits could be available to individuals who are unable to work due to a physical condition, but you may be unaware of the fact that these benefits could also be available to people who struggle with certain mental conditions. If you or...
New Study Shows Thousands of Troops Discharged for Misconduct had Undiagnosed PTSD or TBI
New Study Shows Thousands of Troops Discharged for Misconduct had Undiagnosed PTSD or TBIA new report released by the Government Accountability Office on Tuesday revealed that three-fifths of troops discharged from the military for misconduct in recent years had a...
What are some common war-related injuries veterans face?
America's service members often sacrifice their health in the line of duty, while bravely protecting our country. Veterans from Alabama and nationwide may find that after they return home from active duty, they suffer from a variety of ailments, some of which can be...
Social Security Disability Application Tips
Social Security Disability Application TipsIf you become unable to work due to either a mental or physical disability, filing for your Social Security benefits becomes necessary. It can be a very challenging and intimidating process to begin. Only about 30% of initial...
Student loan discharge could affect SSD benefits
For better or worse, many people in Mobile carry student loan balances. They may work hard to pay down these balances as much as possible. However, some of them may eventually develop a disabling condition. When their disability prevents them from working, they may...
Social Security New Rules on How Evidence is Weighed
Social Security New Rules on How Evidence is WeighedOn January 18, 2017, the Social Security Administration revised their regulations regarding the evidentiary standard used by the Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) to determine eligibility for disability benefits. These...
Complications of liver disease can lead to disability
Those who have liver disease can attest that it can have a significant effect on every area of their lives. Even if they recognize the signs of liver disease and what may have caused it, serious damage may already have been done.Let's look at a specific liver disease,...
Children’s Disability Cases
Children's Disability CasesUnder the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, children with disabilities can receive monthly benefits including cash payments and Medicaid. Eligibility for SSI is determined based on financial and medical criteria. In determining...
Progress for Veterans as Federal Court Shifts Burden to VA, CAVC
Progress for Veterans as Federal Court Shifts Burden to VA, CAVCOn April 26, 2017, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the Court) issued a decision in Monk v. Shulkin, holding that the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has "the authority...