Navigation Continuing in my research for resources in the area to help Claimants, I am going to provide some substance abuse information this month. Getting off of substances such as alcohol, prescription pills, or illegal drugs by yourself can be a daunting task, if not impossible. Social Security has certain rules for how they evaluate a […]
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Results from the National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide for 2023
Nearly 50,000 veterans received free emergency suicide prevention care in 2023, the first year of the program, the Department of Veterans Affairs will announce on Wednesday. In January 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs instituted a new policy allowing eligible veterans and certain former service members in acute suicidal crisis to go to any VA or non-VA […]
Mental conditions also qualify for SSDI
If you are an employed professional, it’s crucial to be aware of the eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the event that you experience a temporarily or permanently disabling medical condition. One often overlooked but essential category for SSDI eligibility is mental conditions. These can range from anxiety disorders and depression to […]
How Much Will I Receive From Social Security Disability Each Month?
I am frequently asked by clients how much they will receive for their Social Security benefits as well as how Social Security determines the amount of their benefit. Social Security disability benefits are based on the amount of income on which the individual has paid Social Security taxes. The benefits are computed using the “average […]
Agent Orange on Okinawa
After over a decade fighting the VA for benefits, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran client finally won his case by proving to VA that he was exposed to Agent Orange while stationed in Okinawa in 1972. In the years since his service in Okinawa, the Veteran developed multiple illnesses known to be presumptively related to […]