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VA Sleep Apnea Eligibility

VA Sleep Apnea Eligibility

Service Connection VA Disability Sleep Apnea Eligibility Criteria. The VA uses sleep apnea eligibility criteria to figure out the correct rating for a veteran’s disability.  That goes for sleep apnea, PTSD, and any other disability.  But before VA will...

My disability claimwas denied. How do I file an appeal?

A: The majority of initial claims are denied and sadly, most claimants become discouraged and do not appeal the VA’s decision. No special form is required to begin the appeal process. All that is needed initially is a written statement that you disagree with the...

Where do I file my appeal?

A: Typically, you would file your appeal with the same office (VA Regional Office (RO) or medical facility) that issued the decision you are appealing because that is where your claims file is kept. However, if you have moved and your claims file is now...

Will Having Hepatitis C Qualify Me for Disability?

Will Having Hepatitis C Qualify Me for Disability?  Simply having a hepatitis C diagnosis won’t qualify you for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. However, some people do qualify for SSDI due to hepatitis C.  Whether or not you are eligible for SSDI for...

Updates On The Social Security Fairness Act 2025

Updates On The Social Security Fairness Act 2025 If you're a retired teacher, firefighter, police officer, or someone with a public pension, you may have heard about the new Social Security Fairness Act. While the law promises to increase benefits for millions, it...

Can I Get Disability for Being Blind?

Can I Get Disability for Being Blind? Like most medical conditions, blindness or loss of vision may or may not qualify a person for Social Security disability (SSD). The Social Security Blue Book contains multiple listings relating to visual impairment, and people who...

Can I Lose My Disability Benefits?

Can I Lose My Disability Benefits?  When your Social Security disability (SSD) benefits were approved, you probably breathed a big sigh of relief. Many people who are approved for SSD continue to receive those benefits until they reach full retirement age. Then, they...

Social Security’s union employees secure a telework deal through 2029

Social Security’s union employees secure a telework deal through 2029 Written by:   Scott Layden, DHG Senior Disability Advocate Outgoing Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley negotiated an updated contract with Social Security employees who are...

Putting Your Medical Providers To Work For You

ADVOCATE SPOTLIGHT: Putting Your Medical Providers To Work For You Written by:  Jennifer HC Walker, DHG Senior Disability Advocate Welcome to the Advocate Spotlight. My name is Jennifer HC Walker. I am a licensed attorney in both Florida and New Jersey and I have...

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 diligent work and, the help of a...

Benefits for Children of Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

Benefits for Children of Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange The children of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange often suffer serious disabling health conditions. Many infants born in the 1960s and 70s following the Vietnam and Korean Wars suffered birth...

Can I get 100% VA Disability for Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Apnea can have a severe impact on your life. Call Now for a FREE CASE REVIEW to see if you are eligible for VA 100% disability rating.

What is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating?

What is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating? What is the Criteria for 70% TBI Disability Rating? After VA grants service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI disability), VA must determine the correct rating percentage.  As a result, the rating percentage...

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...

Can I get 100% VA Disability for Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Apnea can have a severe impact on your life. Call Now for a FREE CASE REVIEW to see if you are eligible for VA 100% disability rating.

If Someone Getting SSD Dies, Can I Get Their Benefits?

If Someone Getting SSD Dies, Can I Get Their Benefits? Not exactly. Social Security disability benefits (SSD) are for the disabled worker, and those benefits terminate when the recipient passes away. But that doesn’t necessarily mean dependents are on their own. Here...

How Long Do I Have to Work to Qualify for SSD?

How Long Do I Have to Work to Qualify for SSD? When most people think of qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD), they think about proving that their medical condition is severe enough that they are unable to earn a living. That is a necessary part of the...

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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...

SSD For Knee DISABILITIES

SSD For Knee DISABILITIES Millions of Americans are affected daily by their knee pain. Whether it’s a short-term injury such as a torn ligament or...

Qualifying for SSD for Whiplash

Qualifying for SSD for Whiplash Whiplash is a relatively common condition–Mayo Clinic estimates there are about 3 million new cases of whiplash in...

Disabled Veterans Transportation Benefits

Disabled Veterans Transportation Benefits Most disabled vets know that they’re entitled to VA healthcare services, whether that means treatment for...

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