If you seek veterans’ benefits or had your initial claim denied, you may need to support your claim for disability compensation with a medical nexus letter to prove a connection between your condition and your military service. During the appeals process, the Department of Veterans Affairs can require additional proof that the medical issues or […]
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Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
In the United States, the brave men and women who serve our country often deal with disabilities related to their service. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers disability benefits in the form of monthly tax-free compensation for veterans who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental health condition that is linked to their […]
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2021’s Disability Scholarship Award Winner Achieved Academic Excellence While Living With Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, September 15, 2021 — Bross & Frankel, a New Jersey-based disability benefits law firm, has selected the winner of its 2021 Disability Scholarship Award. This $1,000 scholarship is intended to support the academic goals of […]
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Yes, you can apply for disability benefits while working. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSDI and SSI Application Approval Process The process to get approved for SSDI and/or SSI can be lengthy, which can create […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage?
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become more aware of our own mortality than perhaps at any other point in recent history. While many of us are now more familiar with how quickly we could face serious – or even life-threatening – health problems, we may not realize how common disability actually […]
Continue ReadingHow To Find The Best SSDI Lawyer For You
If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental health condition, you may qualify for disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two specific types of SSA benefits that may be available to disabled Americans: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The process of […]
Continue ReadingDisability Benefits Income Limits in 2021
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may qualify for disability benefits offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two types of cash benefits that you may qualify for, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For both disability programs, there are restrictions on the amount […]
Continue ReadingCOVID 19 Concerns for those on Disability
Since it first arrived in the United States, the novel coronavirus has caused over 110,000 deaths and sickened more than 2 million people. It has also caused massive unemployment, which lead to the passage of the CARES Act. As part of this historic bill, every American who met the income limits received a $1,200 check […]
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