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Cost-of-Living Adjustment Expected for 2017For the first time since 2015, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are likely to see a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their benefit amount. However, the increase will be so small, some...
VA CASE UPDATELast month I was fortunate enough to attend the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA) Fall Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. NOVA is made up of attorneys from across the country whose main practice focus is assisting veterans in their...
Veterans and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder The 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...
Appealing a Social Security Disability DenialOne of the most important things to do when you get a Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income denial letter is to take action to file an appeal as soon as possible. After all, you only have 60 days to...
Expediting Appeals Council Claims When You Have a VA Disability Rating of 70% or More A 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...
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...
Special Needs TrustClaimants for disability may also qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In order to qualify for SSI benefits, a person must have a low income and few resources. SSI is a needs-based benefit program. A person's SSI benefits are calculated...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those suffering by the horrific flooding in Louisiana. With over 40,000 homes damaged and 11 deaths, our neighbors need our help, love and our support.Gardberg & Kemmerly will host a "dress down day" for Louisiana and bake...