Navigation The evidence of physical disabilities is often very clear. But there are numerous other disabilities that are not quite as evident and may even be invisible. These are hidden disabilities, such as mental conditions. Because they are harder to identify, people sometimes wonder if they would even count as a disability. The good news is […]
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What is an Intent to File?
Often overlooked, an intent to file (also known as VA Form 21-0966) is an important step in beginning your claim for VA compensation. The intent to file gives you additional time of up to a year to gather evidence to support your claim before filing. This will help get you the earliest effective date possible […]
The Social Security Disability Process
This blog begins a set of blogs which will detail the process of filing for Social Security disability and what happens if you are denied. The blogs will cover the 4 different stages of the Social Security disability process and what happens at each stage. The 4 stages are as follows: 1) Initial, 2) Reconsideration, […]
Presumptive Service Connection
In order to receive VA disability compensation, your disabling condition must be service connected. There are generally 5 ways for a Veteran to establish service connection which includes direct service connection, presumptive service connection, secondary service connection, service connection based on aggravation, and service connection based on 1151 claims. This series of blogs will examine […]
Can I Work While I am Filing for Social Security Disability?
Many people filing for Social Security Disability benefits may not have a family member, spouse or friends that can pay their bills or support them while they are out of work. If you are capable of performing substantial gainful work activity, you will not meet the rules for disability. Social Security has certain rules for […]