If you are a veteran, you may qualify for disability benefits from both the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to the SSA, “approximately 621,000 military veterans received disability insurance benefits in 2016.” To be eligible for VA benefits, including disability compensation, you…
In 2006, roughly 11 percent of adults were active on at least one social media platform. By 2019, that number had skyrocketed to approximately 72 percent. With so many people sharing their lives on social media, it stands to reason that outsiders will use social media to find out more…
If you plan to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the two things you’ll need are patience and perseverance. Why? It generally takes between three and five months for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make an initial decision based on your application. If your disability claim is denied,…
If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, you may explore hiring an attorney to help you with a potential lawsuit. Many times, the accident is the fault of someone else’s negligence, and the injured party can sue for damages. It helps to have an experienced personal…
Over fifty years ago, Congress enacted the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbidding employment discrimination against anyone 40 years of age or older. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), age discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee 40 years or older receives less favorable treatment because…
When Congress enacted the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, it amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and made it unlawful for employers to take adverse employment actions against pregnant employees. Under the Act, a woman cannot be rejected for a job or promotion, forced to take…
We know that the SSA is beginning to look at social media profiles to discredit claims. Since President Trump made rooting out fraudulent SSD claims a priority, it is clear the government is looking for more ways to avoid paying benefits to disabled workers. Veteran disability claims have long been…
Currently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs list of Agent Orange-related diseases includes seven cancers and seven other illnesses for a total of 14 diseases. A Vietnam-era veteran who came into contact with Agent Orange may receive disability compensation or benefits if the VA believes their illness is due to…
It stands to reason that if the government shuts down, anything controlled or operated by the government will be affected. Fortunately, a government shutdown would have limited effects on Social Security checks because a shutdown would only affect funds that are annually appropriated by Congress, not those that are sustained…
You may not think that an ailment as common as arthritis could be covered by workers’ compensation. But you have a right to file a claim for arthritis and other conditions if your on-the-job injury reactivates or accelerates your condition. Arthritis is a form of joint inflammation. It is also…
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