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The Social Security Administration has announced that effective September 30, 2025, it will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payment. In March of 2025, President Trump signed an executive order mandating the movement to electronic payments for federal benefits by September 30, 2025. This move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to fully […]

Injured contractors working overseas for the U.S. government are covered under the Defense Base Act (DBA). This law ensures that workers who are injured while on a U.S. government contract abroad can receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, the process of filing a claim and understanding your rights can be complex.  What is the Defense Base […]

The Compassionate Allowances program from the Social Security Administration was started in response to long wait times many Claimants see after having applied for Social Security disability. The Compassionate Allowances program allows those with certain severe conditions whose disability obviously meets disability standards to quickly navigate the disability process. It is not a separate program […]

Since Social Security began its appointment-only policy for in-office visits, it has created longer wait times for appointments and scheduling. Additionally, many disabled individuals or chronically ill patients are unable to navigate Social Security’s requirements for an SSA.gov account or wait on hold for lengthy phone system wait times. Our office encourages claimants who want […]

While the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) covers some instances of toxic exposure at domestic military bases, such as Camp Lejeune, there are other enormous gaps in recognition.  Veterans have begun ramping up the effort to warn Congress that serious issues are slipping through the […]