In most cases, you should be able to receive assistance from the VFW or American Legion. There are a few occasions when enlisting expert help is a good idea. This can include applying for The Veterans Aid and Pension Benefit, disability, and certain benefits claims which may be complicated ...
These filing options make it possible for veterans to get the support needed, no matter where they are. When it comes to mesothelioma, there is nostatute of limitationsto file a VA benefits claim. Who Qualifies for VA Assistance? All U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine veterans are el...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Disability Compensation (DC) program provides disability benefits to nearly one in four U.S. military veterans and has annual expenditures of $77 billion. We examine how the receipt of DC benefits affects the employment decisions of Vietnam〆ra veterans,...
Qualifying for Disability Benefits Due to PTSD You can qualify for disability benefits through the VA and Social Security Administration (SSA). The requirements and criteria are a bit different for each, but it’s possible in some cases to collect benefits from both agencies. If your symptoms of...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Six months from the date you were determined to be disabled you will become eligible to apply for SSDI benefits. Please Note:Your LTD policy may consider you disabled even if SSDI doesn’t. That being said, these are two independent programs. You ma...
The four types of asbestos claims are mesothelioma lawsuits, wrongful death claims, asbestos trust fund claims, and mesothelioma veterans claims for benefits. At Simmons Hanly Conroy, we handle each mesothelioma claim on an individual basis and walk our clients through all of the possible options av...
Does disability pay offset retirement pay? There have been significant changes to the law governing Veteran Affairs (VA) disability compensation and military retirement pay, which are two different forms of compensation. In the past, veterans were not able to obtain both. Since 2004, Concurrent Ret...
Other types of income that will no longer be reported on the FAFSA include workman’s compensation and veterans’ education benefits. Child support received will be reported as an asset on the FAFSA, instead of as untaxed income. This yields a more favorable treatment. ...
SSDI and SSI. If you have a permanent disability — one that leaves you unable to work for at least 12 months — you can qualify for disability insurance from the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two different programs that provide benefits. First, Social Security Disability Insu...
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