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Can I receive VA disability for Burn Pit exposure?

Can I receive VA disability for Burn Pit exposure?

Where did the military use burn pits? Since 1991, American forces have served in the Southwest Theater of Operations.  To dispose of nearly all forms of waste, the military dug large burn pits.  Every forward operating base (FOB) in the region used burn pits. See map...

Adam Neidenberg Social Security Disability Expert

Adam Neidenberg Social Security Disability Expert

Adam Neidenberg is a SSD Expert that has represented thousands of Social Security disability claimants.  Mr. Neidenberg is co-founder of Disability Help Group, exclusively representing Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability claims. Work with a disability...

Adam Neidenberg Disability Help Group

Adam Neidenberg Disability Help Group

Adam Neidenberg is co-founder of Disability Help Group. He has been litigating claims since graduating law school in 1996.  Once he became an experienced trial attorney, he began focusing on representing disabled individuals.  Mr. Neidenberg has represents...

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually happens when you suffer an injury to the brain.  Usually, this can be caused by different events.  The most common include falls, car accidents or sports injuries.  Most people recover well from symptoms caused by...

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI?

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI?

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI? Social Security has special disability rules for people over the age 50.  Social Security uses a chart called the Medical-Vocational guidelines to evaluate your claim known as the “grid rules”.  The grid rules make it easier for older...

Disability Help Group Honored as ACRD National Top 7 for 2025

Disability Help Group Honored as ACRD National Top 7 for 2025 We're thrilled to share some exciting news: Disability Help Group has been recognized by Advocates, Counselors & Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) as a Disability Award National Top 7 recipient...

Proposed SSDI Eligibility Changes Could Cut Benefits for Older Workers

Proposed SSDI Eligibility Changes Could Cut Benefits for Older Workers Currently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) factors age into one type of Social Security disability (SSDI) determination. If the applicant meets the criteria for a listed condition in the...

VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD

VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD. Let us help you receive the benefits you have earned.

What is SSDI Back Pay?

What is SSDI Back Pay? Frequently, if Social Security approves your disability claim, you will receive back pay.  Back pay refers to the payments for the months between your application date and your approval date.  Social Security calls your approval date your onset...

How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits?

How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits? According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average processing time for a new Social Security Disability (SSDI) application is three to six months. But, the average processing time varies...

What Are Non-Medical Requirements for Disability?

What Are Non-Medical Requirements for Disability?  To receive Social Security disability insurance benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI) you must meet both medical and non-medical requirements.  Typically, Social Security will make sure you...

VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD

VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD. Let us help you receive the benefits you have earned.

VA Disability Compensation Rates 2020 (Updated for 2025)

VA Disability Compensation Rates 2020 (Updated for 2025) VA Disability Compensation Rates for 2020 increased by about 1.6% from 2019 rates. If the VA decides that a veteran’s disability is related to service, it must then assign a rating percentage.  By law, VA may...

Can I get A 100% VA Rating for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma?

Can I get A 100% VA Rating for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disability triggered by a traumatic event.  When the average person thinks of a traumatic military event, they...

How To Increase Your VA Disability Rating

How To Increase Your VA Disability Rating From 70% To 100% If you currently have a 70% VA disability rating, you may already understand how VA ratings work. A 100% VA disability rating is the maximum allowed by law and with some...

How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits?

How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits? According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average processing time for a new Social Security Disability (SSDI) application is three to six months. But, the average processing time varies...

What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability

What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability When you qualify for two types of Social Security benefits, such as widows benefits and Social Security disability (SSDI), you may be unsure which to pursue or how they might work together. ...

Can I get A 100% VA Rating for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma?

Can I get A 100% VA Rating for PTSD due to Military Sexual Trauma? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disability triggered by a traumatic event.  When the average person thinks of a traumatic military event, they...

What Medical Conditions Are Considered Disabling?

What Medical Conditions Are Considered Disabling? If you suffer from a disability and live in the U.S. you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. For this to happen the Social Security Administration must deem your disability severe enough that you...

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How Can I Get TDIU?

What Is TDIU? Many veterans are unable to earn a living because of service-connected disabilities.  Congress created a special benefit called...

Can I Receive SSD for Lyme Disease?      

Can I Receive SSD for Lyme Disease?       It is possible to receive Social Security disability (SSD) for Lyme disease. However, it’s not a given...

Watch Out for Social Security Disability Scams: How to Protect Yourself

Watch Out for Social Security Disability Scams: How to Protect Yourself By:  Jennifer HC Walker, Senior Disability Advocate If you're applying for...

2025 Updates In Social Security: New Identity Proofing Requirements

2025 Updates In Social Security: New Identity Proofing Requirements Social Security Changes Ahead Starting April 14, 2025, the Social Security...

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