A study funded by a $1.24 million grant from the Office of Naval Research Warfighter Performance Department may change the way that physicians look for brain injuries incurred in combat. A collaborative team will explore the relationship of shockwaves to these...
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Social Security disability benefits are not guaranteed
Federal regulations governing Social Security disability are strict and the benefit approval process is slow and demanding. More than 68 percent of applicants were denied social security in the third quarter of 2015.Applicants must complete numerous forms and provide...
VA changes medical appointment program
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced changes to its Veterans Choice Program which is intended to address streamlining medical care of veterans. Timely healthcare has become one of the prominent veterans' issues.This program was established in 2014 to...
Social Security disability hearing wait up to 2 years
Social Security disability claimants have the right to appeal the denial of benefits. However, there are over one million hearings are pending across the United States for applicants seeking to convince administrative law judges that they are entitled to disability...
What is the appeal process for a SSA decision?
Rejecting a claim for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income may be financially life-altering. Fortunately, claimants have the right to timely appeal these decisions. If an Social Security disability application was denied, a claimant must make an...
GAO criticizes SSA overpayments
Many Americans live with a disability and need financial support. The Social Security Administration Disability Insurance program is vital because it provides workers with disabilities with cash benefits. However, a U.S. General Accounting report issued in October...
PTSD follows veterans’ home
Post-traumatic stress disorder can afflict any person who has undergone a trauma or frightening event. PTSD has evolved into one of the most significant veterans' issues.Shocking events can lead to PTSD when a person is exposed to trauma as a victim or witness,...
Return-to-work incentive is part of SSDI
As discussed, the latest Congressional budget law made changes to Social Security Disability to strengthen the disability fund for approximately seven years and which encourages recipients to return to work. This return-to-work incentive along with other changes to...
What is traumatic brain injury?
Veterans across the United States have fought hard for the country. Assuring treatment for life-altering and serious medical injuries constitutes one of the most significant veterans' issues. Members of the military frequently suffered TBI resulting from blast...
What impacts would the budget deal have on SSD?
As you may have heard, a budget deal is currently working its way through Congress. The deal, if passed, would impact many government programs. This includes the Social Security Disability program. For one, it would forestall a funding shortfall which is currently...