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 […]
What Are Veteran Disability Ratings?
After submitting your application to the VA, you’ll receive a letter informing you about whether or not you’ve been approved for certain veteran disability benefits. The letter will also give you a specific rating for your veteran disability, which ties into the type of benefits you’re entitled to receive. This rating applies to the severity […]
Can a Change in Income Disqualify My SSDI Benefits?
Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a federally funded program that provides basic minimum income to individuals with disabilities who have limited resources or income. SSDI is intended for individuals with a qualifying work history from their own employment or through a relative, such as a parent or a spouse. The payments are based […]
Can You Work While Applying For Disability Benefits?
It’s a conundrum: you’re applying for disability benefits because you can no longer work (or will be soon unable.) But while you’re waiting and trying to qualify, the bills keep coming. You need income and have to work, even though you’re in pain and barely or unable to work. So what’s the solution? The short […]
