Overview of Gulf War Illness Compensation
Jun 24, 2015
Many veterans who served in the Gulf War suffer from a cluster of unexplainable symptoms that are collectively referred to as Gulf War illness or chronic multisystem illness. These veterans may also q...
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Working While on Social Security Disability
May 15, 2015
Working generally disqualifies you from collecting Social Security disability benefits. If you are working, then the agency may consider you engaged in substantial gainful activity and are, therefore,...
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PTSD in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
Apr 22, 2015
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition often found in veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Among veterans, the condition usually develops as a result of expos...
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Difference between VA Disability Pension and Disability Compensation
Mar 16, 2015
The Department of Veteran Affairs pays VA disability compensation when a veteran suffers a disability in the course of service. However, VA disability pension payments are made on the basis of disabil...
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Multiple Sclerosis Disability Benefits Through Social Security
Feb 23, 2015
A multiple sclerosis disability leaves sufferers with chronic nerve pain. It is a progressively debilitating disease. Thus, multiple sclerosis Social Security disability benefits exist. These multiple...
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What is lupus and can I get disability benefits?
Jan 29, 2015
Persons who suffer from the autoimmune disease lupus can qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Learn what lupus is, its symptoms, and the criteria to qualify for Social Security disability...
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What to Expect at VA Disability Hearings
Nov 29, 2014
You can appeal a decision that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes about whether you are eligible for benefits. VA disability hearings provide veterans whose claims were denied a chance to a...
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How to Appeal a VA Disability Claim
Oct 27, 2014
Not all veterans’ disability claims are approved. Don’t worry if your claim is denied. Veterans can appeal denied disability claims. Why should you appeal? There are two reasons you may have to appeal...
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Special Monthly VA Compensation
Oct 13, 2014
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has several types of compensation for veterans. Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is one such type that is paid to veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses,...
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Social Security Disability for Kidney Disease
Sep 30, 2014
The SSA listing of impairments for SSDI applicants includes numerous types of renal diseases and conditions. Learn about what conditions may qualify for Social Security disability or kidney disease, w...
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