Social Security disability claims can take months, and sometimes years, to win final approval. If you’re disabled and facing a severe financial crisis, that can spell trouble. However, you may be able to start receiving Social Security benefits while your underlying claim is pending approval. That’s because of an option called presumptive disability. If you […]
Can the VA Reduce my Monthly Benefits?
Any disabled veteran who has been through the application process for benefits knows how difficult it can be. And most believe that once they’ve been approved and start receiving benefits, their fight is over. However, the VA can and does reduce monthly benefits payments. If you’re a veteran, it’s important to know the circumstances that […]
Am I Eligible for VA Disability Back Pay?
Disabled veterans are well aware that it can take months or even years before they receive benefits. Once a veteran is awarded, he or she can begin collecting compensation payments. But what about all the time before the veteran started receiving benefits? Fortunately, the VA is required to pay VA disability back pay. A Mobile, […]
How CHAMPVA Can Help Veterans’ Families With Medical Costs
Healthcare is a major concern for both veterans and their families, especially with respect to cost. The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a health benefits program. CHAMPVA can assist the families of eligible disabled veterans with the cost of certain healthcare services and supplies. A Mobile, AL […]
Do I Qualify for an Adapted Housing Grant?
Disabled veterans with special physical needs may find it difficult to get around their homes. Veterans Affairs offers assistance to those who need new or modified homes to accommodate their conditions. These are the Specially Adapted Housing grant and the Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant. A Mobile, AL veterans disability attorney can help you or […]
How Do I Apply For Increased VA Disability Benefits?
A disabled veteran’s service-related condition may worsen over time. If this has happened to you, it is possible to apply for increased disability benefits. Increased benefits may be necessary to support yourself and your family and to meet your monthly needs. But the VA disability system is complicated and requires time, supporting evidence, and attention […]
What Is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
The Social Security Administration manages two programs that provide benefits to the blind and disabled. These are the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. If you’re a potential beneficiary, you should be familiar with both. You should also consult a New Orleans disability attorney to see if you qualify. Both […]
How Do I Change or Correct My Name on My Social Security Card?
There are lots of reasons why you may need to change or correct your name on your social security card. You may have gotten married or divorced. Perhaps you changed your last name legally and need to update your social security card. Your original social security card may contain errors of typos. If you need […]
Can My Kids Get Social Security Benefits if I Am Disabled?
If you have a family, your biggest concern is taking care of them. If something happens to you, the first thing you’re going to think about is what will happen to your kids. Whether you’re hurt on the job or an accident, being out of work can be scary. You have no idea how you’ll […]
SSDI and Cancer Remission — Do I Lose My Benefits?
For New Orleans and Louisiana citizens, getting a cancer diagnosis can be shocking and devastating for the patient and the patient’s family. Cancer-related illnesses are the second-most common cause of death after heart-related ailments. How the cancer proceeds is, of course, a function of the type of cancer and the treatment options that the patient […]
