We are beyond thrilled to be receiving this. So honored and grateful! … [Read more...]
Make The Connection- where Veterans and their loved ones talk about their experiences, challenges, and recovery.
Browse among thousands of stories to inspire! Read stories, listen to podcasts or watch videos and/or use filters and categories to find what you need or are looking for! Stories to connect for Veterans. Physical injury, preparing for deployment, chronic pain, confusion, alcohol or drug misuse, retirement and aging, death of family members or friends and hundreds other … [Read more...]
Benefits, resources available to Veterans of OIF, Southwest Asia Theater of Operations
Those who served in OIF, or the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations and other locations, may now be entitled to compensation for medical conditions presumed to be related to exposure to fine particulate matter. Veterans and survivors who believe they may be eligible for compensation for asthma, rhinitis or sinusitis that emerged within a 10-year period after separation … [Read more...]
Til Valhala Project- An Incredible Organization, That Sells Products To Help Fund Mental Health Support For Veterans.
An Organization that honors fallen heroes!At their facility in St. Augustine, FL, they currently employ over 80 proud Veterans and Patriots.All departments work together to create the highest quality products for their customers. How did all start?Korey Shaffer, the founder, a Rhode Island native, joined the Marines in 2011 and served in Afghanistan from 2012-2013. … [Read more...]
Our Office’s Holiday Party
All our lovely ladies (we missed Stephanie, who works remotely and could not be in Jacksonville with us) had a beautiful day of pampering (mani and pedi with glasses of bubbly) and lunch at one of our favorite beach spots. Not very often we have a chance to spend some time together, without tons of work, deadlines and stress. We cherished our special day and the … [Read more...]
Immune System Disorders in Disability Evaluation Under Social Security
What disorders does Social Security Administration evaluate under the immune system disorders listings? Immune system disorders that cause dysfunction in one or more components of your immune system are evaluated by SSA. The dysfunction may be due to problems in antibody production, impaired cell-mediated immunity, a combined type of antibody/cellular deficiency, … [Read more...]
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security: Children’s Skin Disorders
What children skin disorders are evaluated with Social Security Administration listings? Social Security Administration uses listings to evaluate skin disorders that may result from hereditary, congenital, or acquired pathological processes. The kinds of impairments covered by these listings are: Ichthyosis, bullous diseases, chronic infections of the skin or mucous … [Read more...]
How to Win Social Security Disability and SSI Benefit Claims
Did you know that some individuals suffering from significant medical and/or mental conditions may not ever win their Social Security Disability or SSI benefits? Unfortunately, it is not enough to have a severe impairment to win disability benefits from the social security administration. Both Social Security Disability programs (SSD and SSI) have rules and regulations … [Read more...]
What Medical Records Are Best For Your Disability Claim?
If you are filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI you will need medical evidence to back up your claim, and medical records that supply a complete, accurate picture of your medical condition that could (in the best case scenario) eliminate the need for a disability examiner to gather any additional medical information before making a decision. Basically, if … [Read more...]
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security: Special Senses and Speech
Visual disorders are abnormalities of the eye, the optic nerve, the optic tracts, or the brain that may cause a loss of visual acuity or visual fields. A loss of visual acuity limits your ability to distinguish detail, read, or do fine work. A loss of visual fields limits your ability to perceive visual stimuli in the peripheral extent of vision. Statutory blindness is … [Read more...]
