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On May 7, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that federal employees who serve in the U.S. military as reservists are entitled to receive the equivalent of their civil pay when serving on active duty in a national emergency. At the heart of the issue was Nick Feliciano, a Coast Guard petty officer who was called […]

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 […]

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) […]

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. […]

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 […]