Navigation 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 […]
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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 […]
Taxes, Self-Employment Income, and Your Claim for Social Security Disability
If you are filing for disability or if you are on disability benefits, you need to know what counts as income before filing your tax return for 2022. Each year we see claimants affected by the consequences of filing incorrect income, especially self-employment income, on their tax returns. In many cases, these returns are filed […]
VA Expands Veterans Affairs Life Insurance to Millions of Veterans
Starting on January 1, 2023, the VA is opening enrollment for Veteran’s Life Insurance, expanding access to millions of Veterans. VALife provides up $40,000 of whole life insurance for all Veterans who are 80 years old or younger and have at least one condition service-connected. Several of the benefits of the new VALife program include […]
Can You Work While Receiving Individual Unemployability?
If you have qualified for Individual Unemployability through the VA, that means: You have at least 1 service-connected disability rated at 60% or more disabling, or 2 or more service-connected disabilities (with at least 1 rated 40% or more disabling and a combined rating of 70% or more) AND