In most cases, people who are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) receive benefit checks for many years to come. However, there are certain things that may cause a person’s benefits to be terminated. In the event that you are applying for benefits or currently receive them, it is important to understand the ways […]
If your Social Security Disability Insurance benefit (SSDI) application is denied, there are a number of instructions that you will need to follow which are included in your notice of denial letter. As the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) letter indicates, the first step you can take once your application is denied is to file a […]
If you are facing a physical disability, it often easier to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) than if you are suffering from mental illness. Generally speaking, there are several reasons for this discrepancy. First, it is hard for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assess the symptoms associated with the mental disorder. Moreover, it […]
When applying for Veteran’s Benefits, it is important to educate yourself to the fullest extent possible. In other words, having knowledge about the law and the associated process of qualifying for benefits can have a significant impact in your case. While an experienced Kansas City VA benefits attorney can guide you through the process, being […]
Depression is one of the main causes of disability for those dealing with non-fatal illnesses in the United States. Although depression comes in various forms, it is nonetheless a serious medical condition that causes persistent sadness, feelings of hopelessness and in certain severe cases, suicidal ideations. In addition to these emotions, a person suffering from […]
Members of the armed services who engaged in prolonged combat or experienced some other type of traumatizing event while serving in the military may be at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD, also commonly referred to as battle fatigue or “shell shock”, has been a recognized as a condition suffered by soldiers for […]
Veterans for Common Sense found that members who were deployed to Iraq and/or Afghanistan were having more difficulty getting benefits approved by the Veterans Affairs Department as compared to other veterans seeking disability compensation claims. This new data cites information and data obtained by the Veterans for Common Sense through the Freedom of Information Act. […]