Internet access is vital for work, school, healthcare, and everyday life. However, for some, internet access in the household is unaffordable. The Federal Communications Commission, in an effort to provide interact access to all, has released a new program to reduce...
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Month: May 2022
Memorial Day 2022
This coming Monday, May 30, 2022, we have the opportunity to honor those men and women who died while serving our country in the various branches of the U.S. military. Memorial Day has been a tradition since soon after the Civil War and was originally known as...
How to Spot Social Security Imposter Scams
It seems that there has been a rise in scammers posing as Social Security or other government employees in the past few years. It is important to be aware of these scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. Scammers often claim there is a problem with your Social...
Can you get SSI payments for your disabled minor child?
Most people think of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits when they think of federal disability compensation. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) also administers a secondary disability benefits program. Unlike SSDI, which is only...
Will My Children Be Able To Draw From My Disability Benefits?
Children whose parents, or in some cases grandparents and stepparents, receive Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits can be eligible for what is called auxiliary benefits. Auxiliary benefits are payments from your record paid to any dependents under the age of...
Active-Duty Periods
Service connection for any disability requires three elements. First, the Veteran must have had an injury, illness, or event which first presented or occurred in active-duty service. Second, the Veteran must have a current disability which is related to the in-service...
Social Security Disabled Widow’s Benefits and Remarriage
In some circumstances, widows who are 50 to 59 years old and disabled may draw benefits on the earnings record of their deceased spouse. Generally speaking, to be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria: Be at least age 50, but not yet age 60....
Tips for C&P Exams
Veterans who receive VA disability compensation are likely familiar with the VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams, but a Veteran who is filing a first-time claim may be unfamiliar with the process. A C&P exam is an important part of the VA claims process...
New Three Digit Suicide Prevention Line
On July 16, 2022 a new nationwide National Suicide Prevention Line will go into effect. Similar to dialing 911, individuals will be able to dial 988 to instantly connect with the National Suicide Prevention Line. Veterans who call 988 for the National Suicide...
Update on the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act
The Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act (“HCBP Act”), co-sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Senator John Tester (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), has now been passed by the...