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In our last post, we began speaking about the standard the Social Security Administration uses in making determinations about disability. The Social Security standard, a strict one, is different than the standard used by the Veterans Administration in making...
Disability is a fluid term, and has a number of meanings depending on the context in which it is used, like many other terms. When it comes to disability benefits, though, disability has a very specific meaning.That meaning is different for the Veterans Administration...
Disability is a fluid term, and has a number of meanings depending on the context in which it is used, like many other terms. When it comes to disability benefits, though, disability has a very specific meaning.That meaning is different for the Veterans Administration...
Our Michigan readers know how important disability benefits are to those who receive them, whether through the Veterans Administration or the Social Security Administration. The safety net provided by these benefits is critical for many Americans. But many disabled...
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the agency spends over $1.2 billion every year to treat soldiers for sleep apnea. The number of veterans and military retirees receiving disability benefits through the VA for sleep apnea has spiked in recent years.With...
A law student staffed pro bono clinic that helps disabled veterans apply for federal benefits is being held up by members of Congress as a national model for dealing with the massive backlog faced by the Veterans Administration. The clinic, at the College of William...
As Michigan vets face longer wait times due to the proliferation of disability claims, a bit of relief may be in sight if two Congressional bills are passed. Those bills, which have both passed the Senate Finance Committee, aim to provide property tax exemptions for...
One in six Americans, according to the Social Security Administration, currently receives some sort of Social Security benefits. In 2013, this means that 58 million people were involved in the program and that $821 billion in benefits was paid. For the average retired...
Social Security disability is a wonderful lifeline for those who are seriously impaired. But there is no doubt that Social Security payments are not that exciting. As of March 2013, the average disability payment was less than $1,130 per month. In addition, the...
Those who read our blog know the importance that Social Security benefits and other supportive services offer to those with disabilities. This is especially true for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. All states offer some particular services to...