Navigation When you apply for Social Security disability, one of the first things you receive in the mail from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a function report. A function report will ask you various questions regarding your activities of daily living. For example, what do you do from the time that you wake up until […]
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Veterans Day – Friday, November 11, 2022
November 11th officially became a day to honor American veterans of all wars beginning in June 1954. Since 1978, Veterans Day has been observed on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The observance of Veterans Day on November 11 preserves the historical significance of the date and helps […]
Can I Work While I Am Filing for 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 and filing for disability benefits. If you are capable of performing substantial gainful work activity, you will not meet the rules for disability. Social […]
VA Expands Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (the PACT Act) was signed by President Biden on August 10, 2022. One of the largest health care benefit expansions in decades for the VA, the PACT Act will expand coverage for those exposed to hazardous substances during their military service, including Agent Orange, burn pits, and contaminated […]
Expanded Healthcare Benefits Available for New Groups of Veterans Effective October 1, 2022
With the signing of the PACT Act on August 10, 2022 tens of thousands of Veterans will now be eligible to enroll in, and receive, VA healthcare on October 1, 2022. The largest group affected are those pos-9/11 servicemembers who have not previously enrolled in VA healthcare and meet certain criteria for enrollment. Of note, […]