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As time has gone on, more attention has been paid to veterans who were victims of burn pit exposure during their military service. This is due to the growing body of evidence that has shown the harm that these veterans experience as a result of that exposure. But what exactly is burn pit exposure, and why might it matter to you?
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If you are looking to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), then chances are that you have heard of the requirement to obtain a certain number of work credits. Knowing what these credits are, and how you get them, is essential to ensuring you get the disability benefits you deserve. Here is what you need to know about the SSDI work credit requirements:
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Military veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a higher rate than just about any other population in the United States, typically due to factors related to their service. This can cause them substantial difficulty in their day to day life, impacting their ability to work or perform daily chores. But why might you want to seek veterans’ disability benefits for PTSD, and how can it help?
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The best way to ensure you have a good chance at obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is to make sure you do everything right the first time. That means it is essential that you avoid a few common mistakes that may result in your application being denied. Here are five crucial mistakes you should avoid when applying for SSDI or SSI benefits:
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When people apply to get veterans disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA), they may come across the term “service-related disability.” Understanding what this term means can be essential for determining whether you get the disability benefits you deserve. But what exactly is a service-related disability, and why does it matter?
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If you are looking to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you will need to meet certain criteria. This includes, among other things, not having more income or assets than is permitted by law. Unfortunately, figuring out whether you fall below the SSI income limit is not as easy as it sounds, and it can sometimes be difficult to determine if you qualify for SSI benefits.
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A recent report from the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) found that thousands of Vietnam veterans who qualified for disability benefits were still not receiving them. This is due to the VA’s inability to identify veterans who may now qualify for benefits that might not have in the past, and thus would be able to obtain retroactive benefits. While the VA has taken steps to improve on this issue, it remains a persistent problem that they struggle to solve.
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People who obtain benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), including recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), must often deal with scams that target them as potentially vulnerable. And as time has gone on, these scammers have become more sophisticated in their methods, which can make them harder to fend off. But how can you protect yourself from Social Security fraud, and what happens if you are targeted by a scam?
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It is sad to say, but veterans suffer psychological disabilities at a rate significantly higher than the general population, with around one in four veterans suffering from some kind of psychological condition. This most notoriously includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it also includes a number of other psychological problems. But how exactly can you qualify for VA disability benefits with a psychological disability?
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On April 18, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would be implementing a new rule related to the disability evaluation process to determine if someone was eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Under the new rule, workers would have an easier time proving their past job history for the purposes of obtaining disability benefits. This change could make it simpler and easier for some people to obtain SSDI or SSI benefits.
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