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 [...]
SSD Overpayment Claim Updates April 2024
Important policy updates claimants can now request a change in the recovery rate if they are unable to repay the [...]
Avard Law Attorneys Meet Commissioner of Social Security Administration to Advocate for Clients in Face of Delays
Pictured: Avard Law’s Attorney Douglas Mohney traveled to Washington DC and Baltimore MD to meet with the Commissioner of [...]