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Can my Social Security Benefits be Garnished for Child Support?

Many clients often ask if their Social Security benefits can be garnished for child support. This answer depends on the kind of benefit that he or she is receiving. For those receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits (DIB), the answer is yes, the Social Security Administration may garnish a person’s benefits for child support, alimony, […]

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Who Qualifies for Healthcare through the VA?

Known as the Comprehensive Medical Benefits Package, Veterans who have active military service and who separated under any condition other than dishonorable may be able to receive preventive and primary care, including a full range of outpatient and inpatient services, through the VA. Enrolling is as simple as submitting a VA Form 10-10EZ along with […]

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VA Proposes to Close and Rebuild VA Medical Centers and Construct New Facilities in Massive Overhaul

The Department of Veterans Affairs has come forward with a new infrastructure plan to revamp the VA Health Administration. However, this newly proposed plan comes with the permanent closings of dozens of VA Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics as well as the complete reconstruction of some existing VA medical facilities. Notably, the proposed plan would include […]

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How to Use Employment Records in a Social Security Disability Case

When someone thinks about Social Security disability, they probably think about medical records first and foremost.  After all, Social Security defines disability as the “inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected […]

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New Resource for the Underinsured in Mobile County

As representatives in our community in claims for Social Security disability and VA disability, means that sometimes people lack affordable health care. Our office provides a community resource guide to all our clients which includes medical resources, pharmaceutical options, food and housing resources, and financial resources. A new resource for those living in Mobile County […]

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