Avard Law Blog
Toxic Exposure During Gulf War Era Military Service
Veterans who served during the Gulf War Era (1990 to present) have long believed that exposure to airborne hazards [...]
Expansion of Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. Armed Forces members serving during the Vietnam era were exposed to Agent Orange and [...]
Am I Required to Set Up My Own SS Account?
Clients at Avard Law Offices have been calling us and asking if they are now REQUIRED to set up their [...]
Agent Orange Exposure in Guam
Extensive literature exists regarding the use of Agent Orange and other herbicides in the Republic of Vietnam. In addition, the [...]
21st Century Cures Act & Free Medical Records
As of November 2nd, the 21st Century Cures Act mandates that providers must be able to make eight types of patient [...]
Wolfe v. Wilkie – VA Decision Regarding Emergency Medical Expenses
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) ruled in a case entitled Wolfe v. Wilkie that the VA [...]
The $600 Federal Unemployment Boost Ends July 31st
The CARES Act provided an additional $600 per week of unemployment benefits to Americans who were eligible after losing their [...]
Unemployment and Social Security Disability
Can you collect unemployment and Social Security Disability at the same time? Yes, you can apply for and be awarded [...]
Does Having an Attorney Improve Your Odds of Winning Your Social Security Disability Case?
The GAO (US Government Accountability Office) conducted a study to determine the rate at which administrative law judges allowed disability [...]
Other provisions from the COVID-19 relief bill that affect federal benefits and programs
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act increased federal nutrition and Medicaid funding. The CARES Act includes a six-month penalty-free deferral [...]