As we have finally entered the “BER” months of September, October, November, December, we are reaching closer to the Holiday season. We just had Labor Day in September, Fall is upon us, Harvest season in October, Thanksgiving in November, and Christmas/Hannukah/Kwanzaa Holidays in December. The holidays can be especially taxing for those without income. Many already struggle with providing every… The post The Holidays Can Be Difficult, But What Can You Be Thankful for This Year? first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

There are two mistakes that blue-collar workers often make when they develop disabling medical conditions. The first is that they ignore the early warning signs of their conditions. Many blue-collar professionals pride themselves on their work ethic and may go to great lengths to show up to work consistently and exceed their employer’s expectations. They may try to work through… The post Why blue-collar workers may need help applying for SSDI benefits first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

The VA has revamped the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to contain the names of approximately 4.7 million current and former service members from campaigns as far back as 1990. The latest version of the registry makes inclusion automatic and based on deployment location, and eliminates the need for the VA questionnaire for registry enrollment. Veterans enrolled in… The post VA Expands Burn Pit Registry first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

Having a child born with disabilities or a child who later in development shows signs of a disabling condition can be very disheartening to a parent. You may wonder what benefits are even available to a child. Children ages birth until age 18 may be eligible for disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The rules for evaluating… The post What Kind of Social Security Benefits are Available if My Child is Disabled? first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long been a crucial lifeline for millions of Veterans, providing essential healthcare and benefits to those who have served the nation. However, over the years, disparities in access to these services have become increasingly apparent, particularly among historically underserved communities. Recognizing the need for more equitable support, the VA has introduced new initiatives… The post VA Attempts to Improve Access to Benefits for Underserved Veterans first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

While most Veterans are familiar with disability benefits that can be claimed through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for service-connected disorders, you may not know that you could be entitled to benefits based on age or non-service-connected disabilities or disorders as well. The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements,… The post VA Non-Service Connected Pension first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

Car accidents can have devastating financial consequences for everyone involved. What should people know about the expenses they might face after a crash and the ways that a personal injury lawsuit could lift that financial burden? How much can a car accident cost? After a car accident, the costs can add up in many ways. Some common expenses include: Medical… The post Understanding the full financial impact of a crash first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

As part of the disability process, Social Security must determine if the person seeking benefits can either return to their past work or adjust to other work despite their medical conditions. If Social Security determines the claimant cannot perform any of their past work performed in the past 5 years, Social Security must then determine if jobs exist in significant… The post Social Security Eliminates Use of Archaic Jobs in Disability Evaluation Process first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

Whether or not your Social Security disability benefits will be affected by divorce depends on the type of benefits a person is receiving. If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) based on your own work record, your benefits will not be affected by divorce. However, SSDI benefits can be garnished for child support and alimony. If you were… The post Does Divorce Affect My Social Security Benefits? first appeared on Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law ..read more

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits protect professionals from a sudden lack of income. Those who have an adequate work history and debilitating medical issues may qualify for SSDI benefits. Provided that they cannot work at all and their condition should last a year or longer, they may be eligible for SSDI benefits. Sometimes, nurses and other professionals who dedicate their lives to the medical support of others end up unable to work because of job hazards. Many people apply for SSDI benefits because of personal medical issues, but sometimes the issues that leave people una ..read more