If you have applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and been rejected, you may be concerned about what to do. Fortunately, there is an appeals process to review your application and potentially get you benefits you were initially denied. But what exactly is involved in an appeal for SSDI or SSI benefits?
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Five Facts You Should Know About Your VA Disability Rating
The disability rating you receive from the Department of Veteran Affairs (also known as the VA) is a core component of determining what benefits you receive. The better you understand your rating and what it means, the more you can take advantage of what your benefits have to offer. Here are five facts you should know about your VA disability rating:
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SSA Issues Reminders to LGBTQIA+ Beneficiaries for Pride Month
In light of Pride Month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued some important reminders for beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who are LGBTQIA+. Most importantly, it wants to remind people of the importance of legal marital status, and how it can affect your benefits. In addition, you should always remember to notify the SSA of life changes, such as marriage or divorce. Continue reading “SSA Issues Reminders to LGBTQIA+ Beneficiaries for Pride Month”
VSAFE Act Announced to Help Protect Veterans From Fraud
A newly announced bill, known as the Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act, has been proposed to help protect veterans from fraud. Sadly, veterans are often the victims of scams intended to deprive them of their hard earned benefits. With this new legislation, there would be greater protection against fraud targeted at veterans, in particular disabled veterans.
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What Happens if You Do Not Have Enough Work Credits For SSDI?
One of the critical requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is to make sure you have a sufficient number of work credits to qualify. For many people this is not a serious impediment, but for others it can be the difference between obtaining SSDI benefits and not. But what exactly happens if you do not have enough work credits for SSDI?
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Camp Lejeune Vets 20% More Likely to Develop Cancer
A recently released study found that veterans and their families who stayed at Camp Lejeune between 1972 and 1985 are about 20% more likely than the average member of the population to develop numerous types of cancer. This study confirms what has already long been suspected: that people stationed at Camp Lejeune were harmed by exposure to carcinogenic toxins found in their groundwater. This study may help many veterans gain access to benefits who may have struggled before, even with legislation like the PACT Act now in place.
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SSA Updates Definition of “Public Assistance Household” for SSI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has finalized a rule change that will expand the definition of a “public assistance household” for the purposes of obtaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. This rule change will potentially increase the number of people who can access SSI, as well as increase the amount they receive in benefits. It also makes it easier for people to obtain disability benefits even if not everyone in their household would normally meet eligibility requirements.
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Soldiers Using Mortars Suffer From Undiagnosed TBIs
Soldiers who use mortars in the army have found they may be suffering from traumatic brain injuries (also known as TBIs), despite assurances to the contrary. However, the Army has denied that these injuries are occuring, resulting in their problems remaining undiagnosed. This, in turn, has put up barriers to soldiers getting the care they need to treat their ongoing neurological issues resulting from their military service.
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VA to Expand CHAMPVA Benefits for Family of Veterans
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) has announced that it is expanding access to its Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) program. The expansion will allow family members of veterans, as well as primary family caregivers, to access expanded mental health benefits, contraceptive services, and audio-only telehealth. This will help the families of veterans to better care for themselves, which in turn will improve the lives of veterans with families.
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What is the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both major programs that people with disabilities rely upon across the United States. Despite both being administered through the Social Security Administration (SSA), however, there are significant differences between the two. But what exactly is the difference between SSI and SSDI, and why does it matter?
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