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Potential Mental Health Coverage for Veterans with Other-Than-Honorable Discharges On March 7, 2017, VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin testified in a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing. During the course of the hearing, Secretary Shulkin discussed the appalling...
Compassionate AllowancesThe Compassionate Allowances program from the Social Security Administration was started in response to long wait times many Claimants saw after having applied for Social Security disability. The Compassionate Allowances program allows those...
A very unpleasant aspect of the Social Security Disability Insurance program is the high likelihood that most initial applications for benefits are denied. Nevertheless, people in Alabama who are considering applying for SSDI benefits should not let this unpleasant...
VA Case Update: Evaluation of Hearing LossA recent decision from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has clarified how VA examiners and VA rating specialists are to treat claims for hearing loss. Specifically, which symptoms of hearing loss warrant...
Treating depression can be difficult, and many in Alabama may live with the symptoms of depression despite taking medication for the illness. For example, a certain medication might help a person for months or even years, but then the person will relapse back into the...
FAQ: What if I Move While Waiting for a Social Security Disability Hearing? Given the long wait time for a Social Security disability hearing, many claimants may be faced with a situation wherein they have to move. Although a claimant is not required to refile upon a...
Individuals who are unable to work due to a catastrophic injury or serious medical condition may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but what about individuals who are unable to work due to a mental condition? They are also eligible to receive Social...
Beware of Social Security Phishing Scams Identity theft is major concern for everyone these days. The Acting Inspector General of Social Security is reporting that SSA has received calls from people across the country reporting that they were contacted by persons...
Social Security Benefits News fromthe Seventh Circuit Court of AppealsThe Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on February 10, 2017 stating that if the VA finds that a Claimant is 70% disabled and unemployable, that does not establish that she is...
Veterans who are receiving VA disability benefits may be able to obtain Social Security disability benefits. VA disability benefits are available to military veterans suffering from a service-related disability. Social Security disability benefits are available to...