Navigation Many veterans with service-related disabilities are taking medications to help. For instance, a veteran who was injured in the line of duty may have chronic pain from their injuries. They may be taking medication to help manage that pain, improving their quality of life. However, veterans sometimes worry about losing their benefits if it appears […]
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Local Social Security Office Appointment Procedures
Nationwide Social Security offices began a new process of opening for appointment only recently. This change has now made it to the local field offices in Alabama and Mississippi. Beginning December 2, 2024, an appointment is required for most services. For services such as a new or replacement Social Security card, you can go to […]
Proposed Legislation to Better Support Family Caregivers and Home Health Aides
The chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committed is planning on bringing the Sen. Elizabeth Dole Act to the floor. This Act would increase funding for the VA for noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care. This is bipartisan legislation intended to address the needs of family members serving as full-time caretakers. It proposes to provide […]
Child Support and Social Security Benefits
Many clients often ask if their Social Security benefits can be garnished for child support. This answer depends on the kind of benefit that he or she is receiving. For those receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits, the answer is yes, the Social Security Administration may garnish a person’s benefits for child support, alimony, or […]
Service Connection for GERD Secondary to Toxic Exposures
Many Veterans who were exposed to burn pits and sand storms are impacted by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Although GERD is not on VA’s presumptive list, it should be. While the relationship between exposure to burn pits and sand storms to GERD has not been well studied, and there is limited evidence of a causal […]