Navigation 1) GO TO THE DOCTOR. We always suggest you have a treating physician or be receiving treatment from a clinic. You can try low cost clinics such as the Mobile County Health Department, Franklin Primary Health Centers, Victory Health Partners, AltaPointe Mental Health, Southwest Alabama Mental Health, and other surrounding clinics associated with USA Health […]
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Independence Day
On July 4, 1776, 13 colonies claimed their independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence. As important as this date is to our Country’s founding, the date means nothing without the enduring sacrifice that our Country’s Veterans made during the Revolutionary War. Although they were a ragtag bunch, this group represented America’s first […]
Video Consultative Examinations
The Social Security Administration recently updated its policy regarding the use of video teleconferencing technology for psychiatric and psychological consultative examinations (CEs). Under POMS DI 22510.012, SSA stated that video consultative examinations can be held in areas where qualified psychiatric and psychological CE sources are limited or unavailable and “in situations where claimant cannot access […]
The VA denied your disability claim — now what?
Most veterans rely on the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help them with their medical needs. What happens, though, when the VA denies a claim? If the VA denies your disability claim, relief is available through the appeals process. After the VA denies a claim, what appeals options are available? The VA […]
What are the disability options for veterans?
Our veterans of the US armed forces endure many sacrifices in the course of duty. Those returning home from service may suffer physical and emotional injuries from their military roles. When an injury or condition makes it difficult for a veteran to pursue gainful employment, their only option may be through social security disability benefits. […]