When it comes to disabled veterans from the Vietnam War, few topics cause as much controversy as Agent Orange. The substance is blamed on a variety of medical conditions that Vietnam veterans suffer to this day, with some disabled veterans still struggling for recognition for their medical conditions. But what exactly is Agent Orange, and how did it become such a source of contention? Continue reading “Understanding the Impact of Agent Orange on Disabled Veterans”
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Obtaining SSI Benefits for Children With Disabilities
When most people think of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), they tend to think of adults who become unable to work due to illness or injury. However, a substantial number of SSI recipients are not adults, but rather children with medical conditions that cause severe impairment. Here is what you need to know about getting SSI for children with disabilities: Continue reading “Obtaining SSI Benefits for Children With Disabilities”
VA Extends Housing Assistance for Vulnerable Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended a number of housing assistance programs introduced during the pandemic that are meant to help veterans facing homelessness. These programs include a moratorium on evictions and foreclosure, as well as mortgage repayment assistance for veterans struggling with their mortgages. These programs are especially important for disabled veterans, who are disproportionately likely to become homeless. Continue reading “VA Extends Housing Assistance for Vulnerable Veterans”
Five Common Reasons for Social Security Disability Claims
There are many reasons that people may need to apply for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Whether the result of illness or injury, a disability can be nearly impossible to manage without help from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, some causes are disproportionately seen in applicants for disability benefits. Here are five of the most common reasons people make SSDI or SSI disability claims: Continue reading “Five Common Reasons for Social Security Disability Claims”
What Determines Your Veterans’ Disability Benefits Ruling?
When the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) issues its ruling on your veterans’ disability benefits, you might have a lot of questions about it. The process can be pretty opaque, and if you do not know what is involved, it may not make a lot of sense. If you keep in mind just a few things, though, you can better understand how the VA may have come to its conclusion: Continue reading “What Determines Your Veterans’ Disability Benefits Ruling?”
Appealing Your SSDI or SSI Denial
As much as half of applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are denied every year. What many people do not realize, however, is that getting your application for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not necessarily the end of the road. Here is what you need to know if you are interesting in appealing your SSDI or SSI denial: Continue reading “Appealing Your SSDI or SSI Denial”
Five Major Reasons for Veterans’ Disability Denials
Every year, more than thirty percent of all applications for veterans’ disability benefits are denied. For veterans suffering from disabilities, that denial can mean the difference between being able to pay for living expenses and suffering undue hardship. Fortunately, if you know what to watch out for, you can avoid many of the most common pitfalls in the application process. Here are five of the biggest reasons that veterans are denied their claims for veterans’ disability benefits: Continue reading “Five Major Reasons for Veterans’ Disability Denials”
What is the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)?
People who gain benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) may have heard before of the Cost of Living Adjustment, also known as COLA. The COLA has a significant impact on the amount of money that people with Social Security benefits receive, including those who get disability benefits. But what exactly is it, and how does it impact recipients of benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Continue reading “What is the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)?”
Five Obstacles Veterans Face When Applying for Disability Benefits
If you are a veteran suffering from a disability, you have enough problems to wrestle with already. It can get much worse, however, if you find yourself struggling to get access to veteran disability benefits. If you are not careful of certain obstacles, you could find your application delayed, or even rejected. Here are five of the most common obstacles veterans face when applying for disability benefits: Continue reading “Five Obstacles Veterans Face When Applying for Disability Benefits”
Understanding the Difference Between SSDI and SSI
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have a lot in common. Both programs are intended to help people with disabilities, and both are administered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). And yet, there are a few key differences between the programs, which affect who is eligible and how much beneficiaries of those programs can receive. Continue reading “Understanding the Difference Between SSDI and SSI”
