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VA Benefits Appeal
VA Benefits Appeal. To win a VA disability claim, a veteran must prove all elements. Generally, VA will approve a VA benefits claim when a veteran proves the following: In-service event, disease or injury,Current disability, andMedical nexus between the...
VA Disability Remand
VA Disability Remand. After a veteran applies for VA benefits, VA must decide to either Grant the claim, orDeny the claim. Following a VA decision, the veteran has the right to appeal. If the first appeal fails, a veteran can request review by the Board of...
Why Should I Hire an SSDI Advocate?
Are you thinking about filing for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or have you already submitted your application? You should seriously consider hiring an experienced SSDI advocate to help navigate this complex process. Many people mistakenly believe...
How Can I Check on My Disability Claim?
How Can I Check on My Disability Claim? It takes Social Security time to process your disability application. There are several steps that Social Security takes before making a decision on your claim. Checking your Social Security application status is an easy way...
Is Osteoporosis a Disability?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to be porous and fragile. This can cause the bones to break easily. Osteoporosis happens when your bones become less able to make new bone as quickly as the old bone breaks down. Osteoporosis can be...
What is Considered a Disability?
What is considered a disability? Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as an individual: having a medical impairment or combination of impairments;the impairment prevents the person from working; andthey cannot work for at least twelve months. Social...
What is the Appeals Modernization Act?
What is the Appeals Modernization Act? The Appeals Modernization Act has reduced the average time to receive a VA disability decision. Older claims typically took 3-7 years to receive a decision. In order to address this issue, Congress passed the VA Appeals...
Should I Hire a VA Disability Advocate?
Should I Hire a VA Disability Advocate? With a budget over $217 billion, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest federal agencies. VA’s disability benefit program was intended to be veteran-friendly. However, for most veterans,...
What is the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
The difference between SSI and SSDI. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are both federal disability programs under the Social Security Administration (SSA). Both programs provide cash payments for individuals who...
VA 100 Percent Permanent and Total Disability Benefits
VA will award 100 Percent Permanent & Total disability benefits if the following criteria are met: 1) The veteran has a disability rated at 100%, and 2) Medical evidence shows that this disability is not likely to improve during the veteran’s lifetime. Total...
Can I Get TDIU for Blue Water Agent Orange?
Starting, January 1, 2020, veterans can get TDIU for Blue Water Agent Orange Exposure. Blue Water update During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Unfortunately, herbicide exposure has caused a...
Blue Water Navy News
Blue Water Navy News regarding agent orange exposure. What is Blue Water Agent Orange? What is Blue Water Agent Orange? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. The military sprayed Agent Orange by...
Blue Water Navy Veterans
Blue Water Navy Veterans can now take advantage of the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Why is Agent Orange a Presumed VA Disability? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Due to the toxicity and...
Blue Water Veterans Get Agent Orange Benefits
Blue Water Veterans get Agent Orange Benefits as of January 1, 2020, when the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 took effect. What is Agent Orange? During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and...
Blue Water Agent Orange Update – 2020
What is Blue Water and Why Does it Matter? Blue Water Agent Orange Update 2020. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used herbicides such as Agent Orange to clear trees and plants. Unfortunately, herbicide exposure has caused a myriad of health problems to...
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How to Prepare for your Consultative Exam (CE)
How to Prepare for your Consultative Exam (CE) Written by Joshua Eberle, Senior...
Social Security Electronic Signature Rule Clarification
Social Security Electronic Signature Rule Clarification By Scott Layden, Jr. ...
Important Changes to SSA Attestation Rules: Key Updates that may Affect Your Claim
Important Changes to SSA Attestation Rules: Key Updates that may Affect Your Claim...
