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 [...]
VA Accelerates Eligibility for Expanded Health Care Benefits Under PACT ACT
The VA Under Secretary for Health announced that veterans exposed to toxins or hazards during service will be eligible [...]
VA Proposes to Expand Coverage for Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to expand the locations and time frames for which it presumes exposure to [...]
Recovering Damages for Personal Property in a Car Accident
In the aftermath of a car accident, it's common to focus primarily on physical injuries and medical treatments. However, there's [...]
Avoiding Pitfalls in Your Car Accident Claim
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when you're seeking compensation for your losses. At Avard [...]