Disability Benefits

If you have diabetes, you know that it’s a condition that requires constant attention—especially if you have Type 1 (or juvenile-onset) diabetes. From watching your glucose levels, to administering insulin and eating at certain times to regulate your blood sugar, if […]

In an earlier post, we discussed various reasons you might qualify for disability. We stated that one of those reasons is pregnancy (but only due to other disabling conditions that it might create). As we said there, it’s strange to […]

If you’ve recently had a heart attack, you know of the dangers and the fear surrounding the entire incident. The pains in your arm, the hospital stay, and the surgery are but a small part of the issue. You worry […]

Once you are approved for disability benefits (whether it’s SSDI or SSI), the payment process begins. Be aware that it may take a certain amount of time after you are approved for benefits until payments come into effect and are […]

There are always questions concerning the application process, as well as once you begin receiving disability benefits—SSDI or otherwise. Many times, there aren’t appropriate resources or experts readily available while you’re receiving benefits from the SSA. Luckily, we here at […]

After the arduous process of becoming approved for benefits,  the expectation for receipt of your benefits should be swift and instant. That is the expectation, but the outcome is, most of the time, vastly different: as you know, you are […]

For those who may not be a veteran, understanding the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) can seem unfamiliar and strange. The VBA is an umbrella administration that falls under the Department of Veterans Affairs. They distribute non-medical benefits to veterans and their […]

Whether you’re a veteran or on active duty, having a disability or getting disability benefits for veterans can be a challenge (regardless of your P&T rating).

As a member of the military on active duty, or having military pay, you may be wondering whether or not you are still eligible for disability benefits. There isn’t much widespread documentation or information regarding resources for current and former […]

The linkage between being a veteran or member of the military and knowing you can also be eligible for Social Security benefits are often overlooked or nonexistent. Many struggle with homelessness and income stability, yet the SSA provides expedited claims […]