VA Multiple Sclerosis Presumption: The Seven-Year Rule
Your multiple sclerosis diagnosis date may be years later than the symptoms that matter for VA benefits. The VA multiple [...]
Former POW Presumptive Conditions: VA Disability Claims
A former prisoner of war doesn't need 30 days of captivity to qualify for every VA presumptive condition. That distinction [...]
Disabled Adult Child Benefits: The Before-22 Rule
You can qualify for disability benefits on a parent's Social Security record even if you've never worked. Disabled adult child [...]
SSDI Medical Experts: How Testimony Affects Your Claim
A medical expert's testimony can change how a judge understands your disability, even when that expert has never examined you. [...]
VA BDD Claim: When to File Before Separation
Your separation date sets the clock for filing a VA BDD claim. Benefits Delivery at Discharge lets eligible service members [...]
SSDI for Epilepsy: Seizure Frequency and Work Capacity
A seizure may end quickly, while its effects keep you from working for hours afterward. When you apply for SSDI [...]
VA Chronic Sinusitis Claims After Burn Pit Exposure
Recurring sinus infections can disrupt sleep, work, and daily life long after a deployment ends. VA chronic sinusitis claims can [...]
How SSA’s Five-Step Disability Evaluation Works
You can have a serious medical condition and still face a Social Security disability denial. SSA's five-step disability evaluation examines [...]
VA Hearing Loss Ratings: What Your Audiogram Must Show
You can struggle to follow conversations and still receive a 0% VA hearing loss rating. VA bases the percentage on [...]
VA Pancreatic Cancer Claims Under the PACT Act
Cancer treatment shouldn't leave you guessing about the benefits your military service may support. VA pancreatic cancer claims can qualify [...]