Recent Blog Posts
SSI Makes Various Changes To Reduce Customer Burden
In late September, the Social Security Administration enacted policy updates to expand access to Supplemental Security Income. Some of the changes include: Agency no longer includes food for In-Kind and Maintenance calculations. Expanded rental subsidy policy exception. Expanded definition of a public assistance household. The SSA says that the changes will help more people… Read More »
In Introduction to VA Disability Ratings
If you’re a Veteran, you may be familiar with the term “VA disability ratings”, but not know precisely what it means or how it works. The VA disability rating system is an integral part of the VA system that helps Veterans receive compensation for disabilities resulting from service-related injuries or illnesses. Let’s look at… Read More »
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (Pact) Act and How It Effects Vietnam Veterans and Those Who Served in Thailand, Vietnam, Guam, and Other Locations
While the passage of the PACT Act was a monumental development for Gulf War and Post-9/11 Veterans, the impact on Vietnam era Veterans cannot be overlooked. With the passage of the PACT Act comes additional presumption of exposure to Agent Orange and other tactical herbicides for Veterans who served in Thailand, Guam, Laos, Cambodia,… Read More »
Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, Passed!!!
Great news for Veterans as the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson, Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, passed through the United States Senate. Despite going through delays and posturing to get there, on August 2, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the PACT Act 86-11, pushing the bill through after it… Read More »
Why Did The VA Not Accept My Nexus Opinion?
This is a question that we receive, in one form or another, on a regular basis. The issue that arises is that a Veteran will speak to their provider who is willing to provide an independent medical opinion (IMO) relating their claimed condition to service or another service connected condition. The provider will then… Read More »
U.S. Senate Passes PACT Act of 2022
In a victory for Veterans seeking disability compensation benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs for disabilities due to burn pits and other toxic exposures, the US Senate recently passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022. This is the largest single bill in American… Read More »
What to Do If You Suffer a Personal Injury in a Different State
Traveling is always something families and friends look forward to. Whether you’re spending the day across state lines or leaving for a week, there is always a risk of a personal injury. If you were to find yourself suffering from an injury while traveling to another state, there are a few things you should… Read More »
Social Security Commissioner Announces New Conditions Added to Compassionate Allowance Program
The acting commissioner of Social Security, Kilolo Kijakazi, has announced a dozen new conditions for Compassionate Allowance. Compassionate Allowances is one initiative that identifies certain medical conditions or diseases that meet standards for Social Security or Disability benefits. The twelve new conditions that were added are: Congenital Zika Syndrome, Charlevoix Saguenay Spastic Ataxia (ARSACS),… Read More »
What To Do If You Are Involved In A Hit-And-Run Accident
Car accidents are incredibly stressful events. A hit-and-run accident can be even more stressful. Entangling insurance, dealing with police reports, and dealing with possible injuries is extremely taxing. Hit-and-run accidents can be some of the most frustrating and difficult events one can deal with. A hit-and-run accident is defined as an accident where another… Read More »
VA To Add New Medical Conditions Linked To Agent Orange Exposure
The Department of Veteran Affairs will begin to implement provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This adds three conditions to the list of known ailments due to Agent Orange exposure. The newly added health conditions are hypothyroidism, bladder cancer, and parkinsonism. The VA will apply these… Read More »