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How severe does my condition have to be to receive disability?
A: Your medical condition must be established by a trained physician and cause “marked” and “severe” functional limitations. This is best accomplished by having your treating physician complete a Residual Functional Capacity Questionaire. ...
How do I obtain a copy of my discharge/separation papers (DD 214)?
A: Your personnel files are housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). To request a copy of your military service record contact the NARA by phone at 1.866.272.6272 or submit your order online by visiting www.archives.gov.
How long will my disability benefits last?
A: The SSA will award disability benefits until you are able to return to work or until death. Many times the SSA will review your disability claim and may terminate your benefits. Therefore, it is important to continue to receive treatment after you are found disabled.
How do I apply for Veterans Disability Compensation?
Disability claim can be filed in person by visiting your local VA regional office. You will need to complete VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension. If have the following documentation, bring it with you to the RO:...
Can I receive more compensation from veterans benefits for dependents like my children?
You can file your disability claim in person by visiting your local VA regional office. You will need to complete VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension. If have the following documentation, bring it with you to the...
Wounded Veterans With TBI More Likely To Develop Dementia
A recent study looked into the potential relationship between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and dementia. Researchers found those older veterans who had suffered a TBI at one point in their life were more than twice as likely to develop dementia later in life. The...
Wounded Warrior Call Center Helps Veterans in Numerous Ways
Many veterans find they have to cope with a variety of issues, including problems in getting compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For many veterans, The Wounded Warrior Call Center (WWCC) is one call veterans can make that will be helpful with...
Vietnam Veterans’ Skin Conditions May Be Due to Agent Orange
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a list of diseases presumed to be associated with veterans' exposure to Agent Orange. Veterans who served during the Vietnam War era may have been exposed to this toxic herbicide, which may cause several ailments....
Reducing Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke
Reducing Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Social Security disability benefits may be available if you suffer from a severe medical condition that leaves you unable to work. Heart disease and stroke are common causes of disability in the U.S. According to a report...
National Institute of Health and Care Excellence Recommends New CIU Drug
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) – called chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) in the U.S. – is a potentially disabling skin condition that, according to the World Allergy Organization, may affect as much as two percent of the U.S. population. This chronic skin...
Multiple Sclerosis
Individuals who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) face many challenges in their day-to-day lives, including trouble controlling small movements, difficultly with walking and fatigue. These health problems can make it challenging for patients with MS to hold steady...
Epilepsy Rates Among Veterans on the Rise
Though the majority of epilepsy diagnoses cannot be traced to a specific event some cases are linked to a head injury. A head injury can trigger epileptic seizures that can cause the patient to suffer for the rest of their life. Epilepsy In Veterans Veterans are in...
Disabled Children of Vietnam Vets May Qualify for SSD Benefits
Children or grandchildren of a Vietnam vet exposed to Agent Orange who are disabled could seek help through Social Security benefits in addition to benefits through the Veteran’s Administration (VA). The VA recognizes some birth defects – like spina bifida – as...
Can your VA disability benefits be garnished for child support?
At Disability Help Group we want to keep you informed. One topic that comes up again and again with our clients is that of alimony and child support. Many disabled veterans want to know if their VA disability compensation can be garnished for child...
New Disabling Condition Linked to Agent Orange Exposure in Vietnam Veterans
It is presumed that nearly all veterans who served during the Vietnam War and were actively stationed in combat areas were exposed to Agent Orange at some point. The herbicide was so widely used that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) designated "Agent Orange...
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