What is VOC Rehab, In Houston?
For anyone in Houston who has a type of disability and wants to work, vocational rehabilitation, or VOC Rehab, maybe an answer. The VOC Rehab program is administered through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Council of Texas. The TWC’s program assists those with disabilities to train for, find, and maintain […]
2020 VA Disability Rates
The VA has increased the disability rates for veterans in 2020, but not by a considerable amount. The 1.6% increase is smaller than the one given in 2019 of 2.8%. The rate is a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and designed to keep up with inflation. The new disability rates went into effect on December 1, 2019. […]
How Do You Prove Your PTSD Is Service Related In Houston?
The VA recognizes that PTSD is an issue that many veterans face but maybe too afraid to discuss or seek treatment for. Unfortunately, the VA doesn’t make it easy for veterans. PTSD is one of the most common VA disability claims, but it’s the one with the least amount of treatment. Some veterans seek out […]
What Types Of Veterans Disability Benefits Are Available In Texas?
Disabled veterans living in The Lone Star State are eligible for a number of benefits. Unfortunately, they may realize that these benefits are available, so they don’t know to apply for them. Fee Exempt Drivers Licenses If you’re a disabled Texas veteran, you can apply for a fee-exempt license or state ID card if you’ve […]
Can I Work In Houston, TX If I Have A 100% Military Disability Rating?
The short answer is: maybe. There are two ways a veteran may be rated for disability: Individual Unemployability, also called TDIU (Total Disability/Individual Unemployability), primarily for veterans with conditions that prevent them from working, but don’t qualify for a 100% rating. Schedular, from the VA’s Schedule of Ratings, from 0% to 100% in 10% increments, […]
What Is VA “Special Monthly Compensation” And How Do You Qualify?
Even if you’re receiving VA disability payments, you may be eligible for additional tax-free benefits called Special Monthly Compensation, or SMC. This is in addition to regular VA disability compensation, and is made available to veterans with specific service-connected conditions such as the loss of extremities or specific organs. You may also be eligible for […]
Can I Get SSDI Benefits For Opioid Addiction From Prescribed Medication?
Opioid addiction have become one of US’s biggest drug concerns. This type of drug can be either synthetically produced or derived from opium. Most commonly used as pain relief, they are effective, but also have the potential to become addictive in some patients. The term “opioids” can include anything from the illicit heroin to synthetic […]
Reasons For Long Term Disability Denial Of Claim
After paying premiums for several years, you expect that when you have to file a claim for long-term disability your insurance company will take care of you. But as many policyholders have discovered, that’s not always the case. You’ve had doctor visits, testing, treatments, therapy, and filled out a ream of paperwork that they’ve asked […]
What Is VA Disability Back Pay And How Do I Qualify In Houston, TX?
In the course of applying for VA disability benefits, the issue of “back pay” may be part of the discussion. Maybe you know someone who received it, or you may discuss it with a VSO or disability attorney. Receiving back pay—and how much you receive—will depend on the date of your application, and when you […]
