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As the Social Security Administrations office and Office of Hearing Operations offices open again, you are required to have a valid photo ID. The Social Security Administration requires claimants to have valid photo identification for entrance to all hearings and for...
Under the PACT Act, which stands for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics, Veterans who served in U.S. Central Command from 1991 to 2021 in many countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, qualify for benefits if they develop certain presumptive conditions...
Legislation recently signed into law by President Biden guarantees Veterans receiving Pension and Disability Benefits a Cost-of-Living Adjustment starting on January 1, 2024. This adjustment guarantees that Veterans’ pensions and disability benefits will stay up to...
Many Veterans find it difficult to readjust to civilian life, resulting in large numbers of Veterans becoming homeless after ending their military service. In an attempt to assist Veterans struggling with homelessness, the VA has announced that it will attempt to get...
Many clients often ask if their Social Security benefits can be garnished for child support. This answer depends on the kind of benefit that he or she is receiving. For those receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits, the answer is yes, the Social...
Researchers at Harvard University recently conducted a study regarding the environmental impact of PFAS chemicals previously used in the fire-fighting foam known as Aqueous Film Forming Foam (“AFFF”). Not only did the study find dangerous levels of the contaminant...
To qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, as you may know, you need to be an adult or child of any age who is disabled or blind or any adult who’s 65 or over who has limited household income and resources. Adults with a disability that prevents them...
On April 6, 2023, the Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) issued a report regarding the Social Security Administration and their partnership with what is called the Disability Determination Service agencies. You may not know that the Social Security Administration...
VA was scheduled to initiate the next stages of the rollout plan for VA’s new electronic health records system in Michigan in June with training to begin April of 2023. However, safety and reliability concerns surrounding the software signals the latest delay for the...
This question depends on what type of Social Security disability benefits a person is receiving. If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) based on your own work record, your benefits will not be affected by divorce. However, SSDI benefits can be...