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A new piece of legislation introduced in the US Senate, would potentially increase benefits for disabled veterans and their families across the United States. The purpose of this bill is to help these veterans, as well as their widows and dependents, keep up with ever growing issues with the cost of living. If adopted, it would potentially help VA disability benefits keep up with issues such as growing gas prices.
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No population in the United States suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a higher rate than military veterans. Despite this, it often goes unidentified and untreated due to people failing to recognize the signs, resulting in a lower quality of life and losing out on disability benefits they might otherwise be entitled to. Here are some of the ways you can identify if a veteran may be suffering from PTSD:
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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Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that, in some circumstances, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) used out-of-date criteria to make assessments about disability benefits.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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In theory, anyone can fill out a claim for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA), provided they qualify. However, doing so without legal assistance can result in a worse outcome than you might have gotten if you hired a lawyer to help you. But how exactly can a lawyer help with your VA disability claim, and what might happen if you do not have one? Continue reading “How Might a Lawyer Help With Your VA Disability Claim?”
While it is reasonable to believe that many disabled veterans are injured due to combat, the fact of the matter is that, even during wartime, combat injuries represent only a fraction of the potential dangers that military personnel may face. Even veterans who never see a day of combat may nevertheless find themselves severely harmed due to their experiences in the military, even if it is not immediately clear how. Here are just some of the more common ways that veterans may become disabled due to their military service:
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Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI for short, is a program that millions of Americans get assistance from every year. However, many more people apply for SSDI benefits than actually receive it, because they do not meet the requirements to qualify for the program. But who exactly can qualify for SSDI benefits, and how do you know if you qualify?
Veterans who suffer from serious injuries or illnesses as a result of their military service may be entitled to disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, also known as the VA. That being said, many veterans struggle to understand when they should consider applying for benefits, or whether they might even be eligible at all. So when exactly should you consider applying for VA disability benefits, and what happens if you wait too long to apply?
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If you are looking to apply for Social Security disability benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there is a good chance you will need to be interviewed by Disability Determination Services, also known as DDS. This process may seem frightening, but it is considered critical to ensuring you get the benefits you deserve. But what is DDS, and why might you need to visit their offices if you apply for disability benefits?
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, also known as the VA, has announced that it will be awarding $42 million in grants to organizations around the country that give legal support to homeless veterans. Sadly, homelessness is an especially common issue among veterans, due to a variety of factors that can make it hard for them to hold down a job or maintain their lifestyle. Grants like these are meant to help veterans struggling to keep a roof over their heads by providing them with legal services to avoid losing their homes.
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