Navigation Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood issue. Therefore, for veterans struggling with substance use disorders, questions about how their substance abuse situation may impact their eligibility for benefits can be confusing. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does recognize addiction as a condition that may be connected to service—but only under certain circumstances. The […]
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Effective Date Issues with PACT Act Claims
The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) was signed into law on August 10, 2022. Since that time, there have been hundreds of thousands of claims filed under the PACT Act. Recently, a review of PACT Act claims by the VA Officer of Inspector General (OIG) […]
Social Security Changes
As reported in December, all local offices nationwide began opening for appointments only. This means you cannot run by to drop off documents, even ones that Social Security may have requested you to provide. The only way to make an appointment to handle any activities is by calling the local office and making an appointment. […]
Continuing Disability Reviews for Social Security Disability
After being award Social Security disability benefits, many clients ask how long they will be able to keep receiving their benefits. The simple answer is that if your medical condition has not improved, you can receive disability benefits for a lifetime. However, all recipients of Social Security disability benefits are subject to periodic continuing disability […]
What To Do When VA Proposes To Reduce Your Benefits
In recent months, VA has been proposing to sever and to reduce benefits more than any other time in recent years. If you receive notice that VA is proposing to reduce benefits, there are some things you need to do. SEVERANCE VS. REDUCTION – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE If VA proposes to sever your benefits, they […]