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How a Psychological Disability Could Qualify You For VA Benefits

When people think about the disabilities suffered by veterans, they tend to focus on physical disabilities: hearing loss, limb loss, paralysis, and so on. However, the psychological issues they suffer can be just as debilitating as any physical injury, and critically, it can qualify them for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). But how exactly can a psychological disability qualify you for VA benefits?

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New Bill Would Reduce SSDI/SSI Waiting Period For Some

A bill recently introduced in the US Congress would potentially reduce the wait time to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for some applicants. This is meant to address a shockingly common problem, where people pass away while waiting for the benefits they are legally entitled to. However, people who took advantage of the bill could see a reduction in their overall benefits, based on its current language.

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Veterans Seek VA Recognition of Gulf War Syndrome as a Disability

Increasingly, disabled veterans and their advocates have sought to add Gulf War Syndrome to the list of recognized disabilities. This would enable veterans diagnosed with this particular chronic illness to potentially qualify for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, they may face an uphill battle, and the VA has not yet taken any steps to formally recognize this illness as a service-related disability.

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Fourteen New Conditions Added to SSA Compassionate Allowances List

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently added fourteen new medical conditions to its “Compassionate Allowances” list, potentially making it easier for many applicants to obtain Social Security benefits. This is because people with these recognized conditions can skip some of the more difficult aspects of proving their disability. However, it can still be worthwhile to seek legal assistance with your disability application to minimize the risk of complications arising.

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New Senate Bills Seek to Address Issue of Separation Pay For Veterans

Two new bills recently introduced in the US Senate would potentially address a problem that veterans have been forced to deal with for decades: namely, that their separation pay is taken out of their disability benefits. As a result, many veterans wind up getting less from their benefits than they otherwise thought they would. The new bills would potentially remedy this issue, effectively increasing the amount of money they receive by potentially hundreds or thousands of dollars.

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SSDI Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary

The Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, which began as a way to help Americans with disabilities pay for their living expenses. In many ways, it is a time to recognize how far the program has come since it was created, and how many people it has helped. However, it is also a reminder that many people who could benefit from the program do not currently do so, often due to struggles with the application process.

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Seven Common Errors That Lead to Veterans Disability Denials

While there are millions of veterans across the United States who receive disability benefits through the VA, there are also many veterans who struggle to get benefits despite having a potentially qualifying disability. Often, these are due to avoidable mistakes that can impede the approval process, and which can be prevented with due care. Here are seven common errors that can lead to veterans disability denials:

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SSA Introduces New Tools to Track Claims Online

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will be adding new tools for its website that will make it easier for people to track their claims online. This will ostensibly make it easier for people with claims in front of the SSA to keep track of its progress, along with any ongoing appeals they may have. This, in turn, should help to make it easier for claims to be processed, increasing the speed at which claimants may receive their benefits.

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What You Need to Know About Burn Pit Exposure

For decades, veterans silently struggled with the effects of burn pit exposure, suffering from medical problems they could not legally tie to their military service. However, thanks to the passage of the PACT Act, veterans have been able to obtain disability benefits for conditions related to burn pits. Here is what you need to know about burn pit exposure as a veteran:

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Seven Exceptions to the SSI Income Limit

To be able to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you not only need to have a disability, you also must fall below the program’s income limits (for 2026, this is $994 for individuals and $1,491 for married couples). However, not all forms of income count towards this overall limit, and it is important to know what types of income are counted. Here are seven exceptions to the SSI income limit you should know about if you are applying for disability benefits:

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