Navigation Under the Social Security Act, monthly benefits can be paid to children of insured workers who have either died, become disabled, or retired. These benefits are called auxiliary benefits. To be eligible, a child must be the biological or adopted child of an insured worker. However, in general, an adopted child may receive benefits if […]
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What Kind of Social Security Benefits are Available if My Child is Disabled?
Having a child born with disabilities or a child who later in development shows signs of a disabling condition can be very disheartening to a parent. You may wonder what benefits are even available to a child. Children ages birth until age 18 may be eligible for disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) […]
VA Attempts to Improve Access to Benefits for Underserved Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long been a crucial lifeline for millions of Veterans, providing essential healthcare and benefits to those who have served the nation. However, over the years, disparities in access to these services have become increasingly apparent, particularly among historically underserved communities. Recognizing the need for more equitable support, the […]
VA Non-Service Connected Pension
While most Veterans are familiar with disability benefits that can be claimed through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service-connected disorders, you may not know that you could be entitled to benefits based on age or non-service-connected disabilities or disorders as well. The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet […]
VA Expands Burn Pit Registry
The VA has revamped the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to contain the names of approximately 4.7 million current and former service members from campaigns as far back as 1990. The latest version of the registry makes inclusion automatic and based on deployment location, and eliminates the need for the VA questionnaire for […]