Navigation 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 […]
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Meeting Veterans
As you may know from reading my blogs in the past, I feel that one of the most wonderful perks of my job as a Veterans’ disability attorney is getting to meet Veterans around our community. I am involved in several different organizations, where I am surrounded by many remarkable Veterans from all branches of […]
VA to Receive over $300 Billion for Fiscal Year 2023, the Largest Budget in Agency’s History
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is set to receive its largest budget ever for the upcoming fiscal year. An omnibus appropriations bill before Congress is set to be finalized by the end of the year and would provide VA with $303.8 billion. This allocation is up 10 percent from VA’s budget in 2022. Congressional leaders […]
Holiday Heart
For me, the holidays have always been a special time. The holidays create an opportunity to unwind, relax, and spend time with dearly loved family and friends. However, it is not lost upon me that not everyone has the opportunity to experience all of the joys that the holidays bring. Those individuals that are less […]
Reporting Life Changes When Receiving Supplemental Security Income
Supplemental Security Income or SSI is designed to help the aged, blind, and disabled who have little to no income. However, in order to qualify for SSI, a person must have limited resources and limited income. The monthly benefit received with SSI depends on a person’s household income. Once approved for SSI, any changes in […]