Disability solutions for you and your family
If you are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury, you may be unsure of how you will pay bills, take care of your children and support your Alabama family. No one ever plans on suffering from a disabling condition, and experiencing this type of setback can...
Veterans and Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderThe National Institute of Mental Health describes Post-traumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD") as the following:"People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened even when they're no longer in danger. PTSD develops after a...
So you've applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and been denied. You may feel this is unfair, and that you have a right to disability benefits. It is helpful to understand why SSDI benefits may be refused. Some factors are beyond your control, but...
Are family members eligible for VA benefits?If you are a Veteran who receives VA Disability Compensation with a rating of at least 30 percent, you may be entitled to additional monthly benefits if you have dependents. You may receive additional monthly allowances for...
Expediting Appeals Council Claims When You Have a VA Disability Rating of 70% or MoreA Social Security disability claim may be appealed to the Appeals Council if that claim is receives an Unfavorable Decision from the Administrative Law Judge. Once a claim is appealed...
Re-Opening a Claim for VA Disability BenefitsWhen the VA issues a rating decision in connection with a Veteran's claim for benefits the Veteran has one year to file a Notice of Disagreement to appeal the decision. If a Notice of Disagreement is not received within one...
A Silent Enemy: Arthritis and Its Effect on VeteransIn 2015, the Arthritis Foundation conducted a detailed study to research the issue of arthritis and military veterans. The Foundation's study revealed that the issue of arthritis is particularly serious in veterans....
Increased Compensation for Veterans' Disability BenefitsOn Friday July 22, 2016, the Veterans' Compensation COLA Act of 2016 was passed. The new law directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional...
Expediting Appeals Council Claims When You Reach Age 55A Social Security claim may be appealed to the Appeals Council if that claim is denied by the Administrative Law Judge. Once a claim is appealed to the Appeals Council, it may take anywhere from twelve to...
Extra-Schedular ConsiderationExtra-schedular ratings evaluations are available in two distinct contexts: extra-schedular ratings for individual conditions and extra-schedular consideration for an evaluation of individual unemployability.•1) Individual Disabilities-38...
