Disability solutions for you and your family
A Federal Judge in the Western District of Washington adopted the recommendation of a magistrate judge and struck down as unconstitutional the exclusion of some widows and widowers from Social Security survivor programs. This class action lawsuit included plaintiffs...
If you are filing for disability or if you are on disability benefits, you need to know what counts as income before filing your tax return for 2021. Each year we see claimants affected by the consequences of filing incorrect income, especially self-employment income,...
Tinnitus is one of the most commonly claimed conditions by Veterans seeking service connection at the VA. Most active duty service members are regularly exposed to hazardous noises, including gunfire, explosives, rockets, heavy weapons, jets, aircraft, and...
President Biden has pledged to improve the VA disability benefits claims process specifically regarding Veterans with illnesses linked to toxic exposure to environmental hazards such as burn pits. The most common illnesses are respiratory disorders as well as lung...
The Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security Program is a program that was federally funded through the Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Improvement Act of 1999. In Alabama, the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security Program...
When you get into an auto accident or are hurt visiting friends or family, you need to know that you have an opportunity to seek compensation. You can start a personal injury claim, which is designed to help you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other...
Dementia is an overall term used to describe symptoms that impact memory, performance of daily activities, and communication ability. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Dementia affects over 6 million Americans. The Social Security Administration does...
Veterans who have served in Vietnam have been able to claim presumptive service connection for exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides since 1991, thanks to the Nehmer consent decree. This allowed them to claim benefits for specific conditions caused by exposure...
The Navy has begun reevaluating discharge upgrade applications of Sailors and Marines who were diagnosed with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, military sexual trauma, and other mental health or behavioral conditions. This reexamination stems from a preliminary...
One of the most difficult tasks for a Veteran when he is attempting to prove his claim for VA disability is finding evidence to support their claim. Service Treatment Records are reviewed to find any complaints, injury, or illness while the Veteran was in service....
