Blog

This page is a simple guide to winning your Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  This is a quick summary of the most important things you can do to win your SSDI or SSI claim.  This page is not a substitute for doing...

This page contains information on Social Security Disability for back disabilities including, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, facet arthritis, vertebral fracture, spinal arachnoiditis.     Cervical and Lumbar Back...

A hearing decision by the ALJ will result in a favorable, unfavorable, partialy favorable or dismissed.  I will talk about what each of these types means and what to consider if you want to appeal. The first thing you should keep in mind is that no matter what the...

There is a expedited process for military service members applying for Social Security disability benefits. If you became disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001 then you are entitled to this expedited process. It is important to remember...

Particularly Vietnam veterans, but also other veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War are presumptively service-connected for several illnesses known to be caused by AO exposure. Veterans who served in Vietnam which includes in land waterways...

The United States of Veteran Affairs offers benefits for those with disabilities as a result of their military service.  They also offer a pension for disabled wartime veterans but only if they have limited income and are disabled or over 65 years of age.    The U.S....

Most do not know but one can apply for both benefits through the VA and SSA. The application processes can even be done concurrently and colleting VA compensation will not affect your SSA disability benefits.1 Both agencies will share the medical evidence each uses in...

Most do not know but one can apply for both benefits through the VA and SSA. The application processes can even be done concurrently and colleting VA compensation will not affect your SSA disability benefits.1 Both agencies will share the medical evidence each uses in...

In most veterans disability cases where a veteran is not working he or she is likely entitled to a benefit called total disability based on individual unemployability. The biggest hurdle for most veterans becomes proving that it is the service connected disabilities...