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Attorney Carol Avard Achieves Recertification in Social Security Disability Law with The National Board of Trial Advocacy 2024
The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that Carol Avard of Avard Law Firm has successfully [...]
Attorney Douglas Mohney Achieves Recertification in Social Security Disability Law with The National Board of Trial Advocacy 2024
Cape Coral, FL -The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that Douglas Mohney of Avard [...]
Social Security Updates Occupations List Used in Disability Evaluation Process
In determining disability claims for adults, Social Security may have to evaluate whether a person can adjust to other work [...]
Social Security to Simplify Disability Evaluation Process & Reduce Work History Period to 5 Years
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, the [...]
VA Adds Three New Presumptive Illnesses for Gulf War Veterans
In a continuing effort to expand the impact of the PACT Acton veterans exposed to toxic and hazardous conditions, the [...]
2024 VA Disability Monthly Benefit Ratings
Effective Date: December 1, 2023 Note:Â Veterans with a 10% to 20% disability rating do not receive additional compensation for having [...]
VA C&P Exams (Compensation and Pension)
Claim Exam Information The VA orders compensation and pension exams if they need more information to decide your claim. [...]
Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating Definition of a Public Assistance Household
The Social Security Administration recently published a final rule, “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household.” This final rule [...]
Rental Subsidies for SSI Beneficiaries Expanding to All 50 States
Good news for new SSI applicants and current beneficiaries. Beginning September 30th SSA is expanding a rule regarding rental subsidies [...]
The Federal Government Can Withhold up to 15% of Social Security or Disability Benefits for Student Loan Borrowers in Default
Through a law passed in the mid-1990s, the Treasury Department can work with the Education Department to recoup funds on [...]