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What You Need to Know if You Were Stationed at Camp Lejeune
By Maren Miller Bam, Attorney at Gustad Law Group Were you stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987? Have you considered applying for service-connected disability compensation? Well, you may be eligible for monthly compensation. Read all about what you need to konw if you were stationed at Camp Lejeune and have suffered from… Read More »
List of Primary Hospitals In Seattle, Washington
Here we have put together a list of primary hospitals in Seattle, Washington. This list is in alphabetical order. These institutions provide a range of medical, surgical, and nursing care. List of Primary Hospitals Seattle Children’s Hospital Formerly known as Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital is located in Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood. Anna Herr Clise… Read More »
SSDI Veterans Day Program Expedites Veterans Disability Insurance
eHealth Exchange is a new program that allows access to electronic health records for veterans. As a result, the program accelerates processing of veterans’ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. The agreement removed a long-standing rule that made the VA wait several months before shipping information to insurance agencies. Instead, the eHealth Exchange program… Read More »
U.S. Secretary of Defense Suspends Collection from National Guard Members Instructed to Pay Back Financial Bonuses
United States Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter said today that he has directed the Pentagon to halt its collection of payments from California Army National Guard soldiers who were instructed to repay their enlistment bonuses. U.S. Secretary of Defense Suspends Collection from National Guard Members Instructed to Pay Back Financial Bonuses Carter revealed… Read More »
Social Security and SSI Benefits Will Increase by 0.3 Percent in 2017
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the inflation index it employs to establish cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) has escalated during the past 12 months. Therefore, Social Security and SSI benefits will increase by 0.3 percent in 2017. But how is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) established and how does it work? How… Read More »
Social Security Checks Expected to Increase in 2017
Checks for 66 million beneficiaries will rise between 0.2 percent to 0.5 percent in 2017. That will result in an average retiree to experience an increase of $2.61 to $6.53 per month. Find out why Social Security checks expected to increase in 2017 is causing a stir among new reports from the American Institute… Read More »
Securing Social Disability as a Smoker, Drug User or Inmate
Securing Social Security Disability as a smoker, drug users or inmate, is a sensitive subject. Even people who drink more often than most are hesitant to bring it up. Many smokers and regular alcohol users assume that due to their lifestyle, their benefits will be denied. Securing Social Security Disability as a Smoker, Drug… Read More »
6 Common Reasons Social Security Disability Claims Are Denied
A Social Security Disability claims being rejected is not a unique situation. Some are turned down for financial reasons. Others are denied due to the the claimant’s health status. If you are thinking about applying for disability benefits, you should know some common reasons Social Security Disability claims are denied. Common Reasons Social Security… Read More »
Hospitals in Tacoma Washington
If you’re in need of medical assistance or specialized treatment, look no further! Below is a list of Hospitals in Tacoma Washington that can offer you all of the help you need. From trauma centers to an NCIU, these hospitals offer modernized and effective treatment for your specific medical needs. St. Joseph Medical Center… Read More »
What is the US Social Security Administration?
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is charged with the oversight of the U.S. Social Security program. This program uses funds derived from federal payroll taxes to provide monthly income benefits to those at retirement age, disabled people, and the surviving spouses of those who were receiving benefits. The current retirement age in… Read More »