If you are a veteran who has either applied for disability benefits through the VA, or you are looking to apply for benefits, you may be concerned about the risk of having your claim denied. Fortunately, there are a few factors that you can be aware of that increase the likelihood of success if you want to appeal a claim. Here is what you need to know about appealing a VA disability denial: You can appeal if they made a serious error when considering your claim Everyone makes mistakes, and the people who evaluate your VA disability application are no different. They may misinterpret the docu ..read more

By far the most common reason that people have their applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denied is due to paperwork errors. These often simple mistakes are easy to make, and often easy to correct, and yet they result in more denials than any other. But why are paperwork errors such a common problem, and what can you do to avoid them? What Are Paperwork Errors? In the context of SSDI and SSI applications, paperwork errors are basically what they sound like: mistakes made on your application that can result in them being denied. This ..read more

It is estimated that around four million veterans are currently living with the effects of burn pit exposure, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. In theory, most or all of these veterans are eligible for disability benefits through the VA, but many of them must fight hard to be able to access those benefits. So why do veterans struggle to get benefits for burn pit exposure? What is Burn Pit Exposure? In simple terms, burn pit exposure is when someone suffers from toxic side effects as a result of breathing in smoke from burn pits. These burn pits were commonly used by the military ..read more

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) has announced a new record, delivering more benefits to women veterans than ever before. The amount of benefits delivered to female veterans increased by 26% over the course of five years. This dramatic increase in benefits is a sign of the VA’s continued efforts to reach out to women veterans to ensure they access the benefits they are rightly entitled to. Record High Benefits to Women Veterans The VA announced that more women veterans were receiving disability benefits than ever before. The amount of benefits delivered increased by ab ..read more

Every year, around two million people apply for Social Security disability benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The reasons that people do so are incredibly varied, because every person’s circumstances are unique. Here are five reasons why you might need to apply for Social Security disability benefits: You suddenly get very sick The line between health and illness is often much thinner than most people realize, and severe illness can affect even the healthiest people without warning. This may mean a severe infection that lea ..read more

Veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a significantly higher rate than the rest of the population. When this condition is the result of experiences suffered during their military service, it can qualify them for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). So how do you go about seeking disability benefits as a veteran with PTSD? What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychological condition that results from people experiencing or witnessing an event that places themselves or others at serious risk of injury or death. Common ..read more

While it is entirely possible to fill out an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on your own, the fact of the matter is that you should always consider speaking to an experienced lawyer first. Without their help, you are potentially inviting a greater risk of serious problems that could impede your ability to get disability benefits. But how exactly can a lawyer help with your SSDI or SSI application? What Does Applying For SSDI or SSI Entail? In order to apply for SSDI or SSI benefits, you must first fill out an application, which ..read more

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) has reported that approximately 1.5 million veterans have sought disability benefits due to medical conditions related to toxic exposure. These applications came after the passage of the PACT Act, which was created to assist veterans with getting benefits for disabilities related to toxic exposure they may have experienced during their service. It is a positive sign that the VA’s outreach efforts have been effective, but there is still more work to be done. What is Toxic Exposure? In the context of military service, toxic exposure refer ..read more

When people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), they often do not realize there is an economic as well as medical aspect to their qualifications. For those who are not careful, it is possible to get disqualified on an economic basis even if you would otherwise qualify for disability benefits. Here are five economic reasons your SSDI or SSI claim might be rejected: Failing to provide adequate documentation One of the primary ways that people can have their SSDI or SSI claims denied is failing to provide sufficient documentation for t ..read more

While in theory you can file your claim for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) on your own, that is not necessarily a good idea. Without legal assistance you could run into serious problems, during or after filling out your application. Here is why you should make sure you get legal help with your VA disability claim: They can double check to ensure everything is filled out correctly The number one reason that people have their VA disability claim rejected is for simple paperwork errors. This includes things like incorrect or missing informatio ..read more