Navigation In certain circumstances, the spouse or child of a Veteran with a service-connected disability or who has died may qualify for healthcare through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). CHAMPVA assists by helping with the cost of some health care services and supplies for those who don’t qualify […]
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Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma, and its Effect on Veterans
Veterans who served in any branch of the US military between the 1930s and 1990s are at risk of having been exposed to asbestos during their period of service and could be entitled to disability benefits from VA. Veterans who were exposed to asbestos in-service and have since developed mesothelioma, asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, or other […]
The Crossroads between Administrative Disability Law and Divorce
Last week I had the privilege to speak at the 15th Annual Family Law Stars Across the Bay CLE. I spoke about the intersection of Social Security Administration benefits (based in large part on the fantastic work of Attorney Brooke Thomas from Gardberg & Kemmerly) and VA disability benefits during a divorce. There are multiple ways […]
Will Getting Married Affect My SSI Claim?
Many people get married either during the waiting period or after receiving benefits for Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you are receiving Social Security disability from your own earnings record and you marry, your benefits will not be affected. However, getting married can affect your SSI benefits. SSI is for people […]
Let Me Tell You About “My Marines”
If you’ve read my blogs in the past, you may have seen me mention that I am an associate member of the P.L. Wilson Marine Corps League here in Mobile, where I am surrounded by many remarkable Marines and service members from other branches of the military. I was lucky enough to be introduced to […]