Mental illnesses are probably the most difficult of all medical conditions that a patient may suffer from. Those illnesses can greatly hamper even the most basic day-to-day activities. An example of one such mental illness is bipolar disorder. As many people in...
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Month: June 2019
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act – June 2019 UPDATE
On June 12, 2019, Congress passed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. The bill now goes to the President to be signed into law. The bill comes in large response to a major victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit earlier this year. ...
Answers to some common questions about VA compensation
Many people living in Mobile, Alabama and its surrounding areas today served in a branch of the United States military at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, several of them sustained a disabling injury during the course of their service. Those veterans would be...
Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma, and the Effect on Veterans
Veterans who served in any branch of the US military between the 1930s and 1990s are at risk of having been exposed to asbestos during their period of service and could be entitled to disability benefits from VA. Veterans who were exposed to asbestos in-service and...
What to expect when your disability case is under review
Asking for help may not be something you prefer to do. You enjoy your independence, and you want to be able to do things on your own. Nevertheless, when your illness or injury left you unable to do many of the things you used to do, it was time to reach out for...
Can I be denied disability because I didn’t do what my doctor said?
There is a lot that goes into filing for disability and it seems there are always new rules for denying claims. I want to discuss a new ruling regarding following prescribed treatment. SSR 18-3p went into effect October 29, 2018 and will apply to any decision after...
Rights the SSA grants to all SSI benefits applicants
Many people in our country have to deal with a disabling medical condition, blindness or advanced age on a day-to-day basis. In fact, not only do those people have to deal with the physical discomfort but also have to deal with the financial challenges that arise out...
SSI eligibility: Property that does not count as resource
Many readers in Mobile, Alabama would know that the Social Security Administration offers Supplemental Security Income to individuals and couples who are disabled, blind or over the age of 65 years. The SSA, however, provides the benefits after it has determined that...