When lawsuits are brought over Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), frequently they involve claims that have been denied under the justification that there’s insufficient medical evidence to demonstrate a disability. Denial of claims can sometimes
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released numerous reports this year highlighting just how difficult it has been for veterans to obtain hard-earned disability benefits. The report, released in July, indicated that the department denies
Throughout your lifetime, a portion of your paycheck is put aside for Social Security purposes in case you suffer from a long-term or permanent disability that prevents you from returning to work. In order to
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits for approximately nine million American workers who are suffering from life-altering illnesses or disabilities. Funded by Social Security payroll tax contributions (like retirement benefits), qualifying disability beneficiaries must
The SSDI program provides supplemental income to people with disabilities. While many people assume that Social Security disability is something that could never affect themselves or their families, according to the Council for Disability Awareness,
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which is typically triggered by a traumatic event. It is also one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders today in the United States for veterans. It
While veterans who sustain a disability should be eligible for disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), that’s unfortunately not always the case. There have been numerous reports from all over the
No one would argue with the contention that veterans provide an invaluable service to our nation, and one that involves significant sacrifice. And those who are disabled due to their service deserve the compensation and
If you receive Social Security disability or are thinking of applying for these benefits, it is important to be aware of what the law requires, how the process works in your state, and what other
Veterans are more likely than anyone else to experience disabilities at all ages. Those who have served recently, in particular, are more likely to have a disability due to improvements in medicine increasing survivability over
Disability benefits paid to veterans of military service are for injuries or diseases that occurred while on active duty or made worse by active military service. These benefits are free from federal and state income
If you are or have just become disabled and are unable to work, you may be eligible for benefits from the government through the Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits program or SSDI. Your condition must
