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What is Ischemic Heart Disease?Ischemic heart disease ("IHD") is also known as coronary artery disease ("CAD"). When a person has ischemic heart disease, cholesterol plaque can build up in the arteries of the heart and prevent the heart from getting enough blood flow...
Lawsuit Against VA Over Camp Lejeune Water ContaminationIt is well-established that there is extensive concern over the connection between exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and later diagnoses of certain cancers and other enumerate illnesses. For more...
Overpayments for Same-Sex Couples Receiving SSISupplemental Security Income ("SSI") is a resource and income based program. That is, to receive SSI, you must be (1) disabled and unable to work AND (2) meet the income and resource requirements. The rules surrounding...
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover - Disability EditionAt least once a week, I hear someone say, "I know so and so and they get disability and there's nothing wrong with them!" or "My cousin got disability and her health is way better than mine!" These comparisons are...
When the Appeals Council Reviews Your ClaimSo, you've gone in front of an Administrative Law Judge and you've won your case. This is a great outcome, but make sure to read the fine print. If you read your decision carefully, you will see that the Appeals Council can...
Should You File for Your Social Security Benefits Online, Over the Phone, or in Person? There are 3 ways to apply for Social Security disability benefits: online, over the phone, or in person. So, how should you apply? I'll talk a little bit about the pros and cons of...
Adult Children With DisabilitiesIf you have an adult child with disabilities, he or she is eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income just like any other disabled adult, as long as he or she meets the income requirements for SSI. That is, they can't have more...
As many people know, TRICARE is the healthcare program with Unformed Service Members (active, Guard/Reserve, and retired) and their families. MEDICARE is a federal healthcare program for people over 65, or receive Social Security disability, or have end-stage kidney...
Schedular vs. Extra-Schedular Total Disability Individual Unempoloyability (TDIU)Schedular TDIU is by far the most common type of TDIU awarded by the Veterans Administration. With this benefit, you are able to receive monthly payments at the 100% rate if you are...
Complications of DiabetesIn 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population had diabetes. Diabetes, particularly Type II diabetes can be easy to ignore, particularly when you're feeling well. Everyone knows that diabetes affects your blood sugar levels....