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If you receive disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), your payments will be affected by something known as the Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA. This important metric has a major impact on how much you receive in benefits, both now and in the future. But what exactly is the Cost of Living Adjustment, and why might it matter to you?
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) is facing a public backlash after it published a new rule that would dramatically cut back on the disability ratings of many veterans. This, in turn, could significantly impact what benefits they could access. The VA has said it will not enforce the rule, but it currently remains on the books and could be enforced at any time.
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The process for applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be surprisingly complicated, and it is easy for people to mess up simply because they are missing important information or documents. That is why it is essential to make sure you have everything you need before you submit your application. But what exactly do you need so you can apply for SSI, and what might happen if you do not have it?
When members of the US military complete their service, they are ideally supposed to return to civilian life, where they can begin advancing their personal and professional lives. However, those who have service-related disabilities can often find this process difficult, and many find themselves struggling long after they return home. But how exactly are veterans affected by service-related disabilities, and what can they do to address these issues?
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In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you need to have a certain number of “work credits.” By earning these credits, you can obtain disability benefits in the event that you become unable to work due to a serious medical condition. But how do you know if you have enough work credits to qualify for SSDI, and what can you do if you don’t?
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Many veterans who served in the military through the decades have, unknowingly, suffered the effects of burn pit exposure. As a result, they suffered from serious medical issues without explanation or recourse, at least until relatively recently. But what exactly is burn pit exposure, and how might it have affected you as a veteran?
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While, in a sense, every person’s disability is unique, there are a few medical conditions that are far more commonly seen among those who apply for SSI and SSDi benefits. If you have one of these conditions, you may also potentially be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, provided you meet all of the prerequisites. Here are seven common disabilities found in SSDI and SSI disability claims:
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A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that, in some circumstances, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) used out-of-date criteria to make assessments about disability benefits. This meant, in some cases, that veterans may have gotten more benefits than they should have been entitled to, or that they may have far less benefits than they deserved (or, in some cases, may have been unfairly denied entirely). The report sets forward a number of recommendations for fixing these issues, to ensure that this happens far less.
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The application process for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be long and complicated. However, many people who apply are disqualified before they can even be properly considered, due to simple paperwork errors. But how exactly can a paperwork error cost you your disability benefits, and what can you do to avoid that situation?
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If you are a US veteran who receives disability benefits, you will have received a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This rating is critical because it determines what benefits you are legally entitled to. But how exactly does the VA determine your disability rating, and what might you be able to do to change it?
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