Am I Able To Get Veteran Disability Back Pay?
Can you get veteran disability back pay? Because the VA is notorious for taking a long time to award disability benefits to veterans, you’ll be happy to know that there is a silver lining. And the longer you must wait, the better your chances of getting back pay. Veterans who apply and have trouble getting […]
Is A Mental Health Disorder Eligible For Disability?
Most people think that disability is strictly for individuals who are physically disabled. But a mental health disorder can be equally disabling, especially if not properly treated. If you have a mental health disorder that prevents you from working or inhibits your everyday functioning, you may also be eligible for disability payments. Adults who are […]
Get A Disability Lawyer Before Applying For Benefits
As anyone who’s ever done this will tell you, applying for disability benefits is a long, arduous process that is complicated as well as confusing. You should consider getting a disability lawyer from the get go! Many applicants don’t understand how to fill out the required paperwork or submit the correct medical documentation. It’s the […]
What to Do if Insurance Denies My Long-Term Disability Claim?
If you have received the dreaded denial letter from your insurance company, you may believe that your claim for long-term disability is over. However, that is not the case. Many applications are denied based on the initial application for multiple reasons. But you do have the right to file an appeal. We have discussed the […]
What If My PTSD Gets Worse?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD affects more than 6% of the US population. Of this demographic, PTSD affects more than 12% of veterans. While PTSD can happen to anyone, veterans are particularly susceptible to PTSD even if they were not in combat. As a veteran, you can seek treatment through the Veterans Administration, or through […]
What is the VA’s Aid and Attendance Benefits?
Veterans who need assistance with everyday living may not realize that they can get additional financial support from the VA to cope. The VA’s Aid and Attendance benefits program may be worth checking out. Wartime veterans who already received a VA pension may qualify. This assistance is not as well-known but is available for veterans […]
Dementia and Social Security Disability Benefits
Most people think of “dementia” as a specific disease, but it’s actually an umbrella term for several types of conditions involving cognitive decline. These include Alzheimer’s Disease, (the most common) Lewy Body Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. These conditions are characterized by changes in normal brain functioning that disrupt cognitive abilities. Any one of these conditions […]
What Are the Easiest VA Disability Claims?
It may sound like a contradiction, but there are some VA disability claims that are easier to be approved for than others. That doesn’t mean the process is any faster, but it does mean that some conditions increase your likelihood of approval. In 2021, there are ten top claims for which the VA awards disability. […]
Is Diverticulitis A Recognized Social Security Disability?
Some people wonder if diverticulitis is recognized as a Social Security disability. Diverticulitis is a condition in which small pouches form primarily in the large intestine but can occur anywhere in the digestive tract. The pouches themselves may not cause a problem. But if they become infected and/or inflamed, they can lead to a range […]
