Sleep apnea is a serious condition that deserves fair compensation, especially when it’s service connected. However, the VA rating system for this condition may change, and waiting could cost you thousands in benefits over your lifetime.
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As of 9/30/25, paper checks for Social Security benefits will no longer be issued. This is part of an effort to streamline the system and ensure that payments will be issued faster, more securely, and more efficiently.
If your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim has been denied, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. One of the most important next steps is to request an appeal and prepare for a disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This hearing is a critical stage in the appeals process and can be
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Navigating the VA disability claims process can be overwhelming, especially when the harm you’ve experienced stems not from your military service, but from the very agency meant to care for you. This is where a 38 U.S.C. § 1151 claim could apply to your situation. At Kerr Robichaux & Carroll, we help veterans who’ve been
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July 26th marks a pivotal moment in civil rights history: the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Also known as Disability Independence Day, this day marks a significant milestone for millions of Americans with disabilities, representing a hard-fought victory that reshaped our nation’s understanding of equality and inclusion. At Kerr Robichaux
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Regulation 38 CFR 3.156(c) requires the VA to reconsider your disability benefits claim. Learn about how and when this regulation may apply in our blog.
After you’ve filed a VA Disability claim, you may wonder what comes next. Learn about the process in our blog.
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If you’re a veteran receiving VA disability compensation, you might wonder whether you can work and continue to receive benefits. The short answer is yes, but the specifics depend on how your benefits are categorized, particularly whether you’re receiving standard disability compensation or benefits through Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU). Understanding the differences
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Veterans receiving VA disability benefits are entitled to various forms of assistance, which potentially includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, the relationship between these benefits can sometimes be complicated, depending on the VA benefits received and the specific type of SSA benefits for which the veteran is eligible. At
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When you’re applying for disability benefits, gathering the right evidence to thoroughly support your claim is one of the most important steps. The Social Security Administration (SSA) relies on medical and other documentation to determine whether you’re eligible for benefits, and the more comprehensive your evidence is, the better your chances of approval are. At
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