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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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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If you were denied Social Security Disability benefits, your next step is to request an appeal with the assistance of a disability lawyer, which will require a hearing. For the best outcome, preparation is key. At a Social Security Disability hearing, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will ask questions to gather information about your medical
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The Adult Disability Report is crucial to the disability claims process. Disability Determination Services (DDS) will use this report to give them a better understanding of the full extent of your disability, your medical history and treatment, and employment. You must obtain and submit a Disability Report as part of your application. It’s a great
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The Work History Report (SSA-3369) gives Disability Determination Services (DDS) a detailed background of your work history before becoming disabled, including the months and years of employment. This report provides the responsibilities of your previous jobs to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and helps the agency determine if you are or are not able to
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Recently, the SSA announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will be 3.2%. This follows a 5.9% COLA in 2022 and a record-high increase of 8.7% for 2023. Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.2% boost to their monthly payments this coming year. This adjustment is to combat inflation, which continues to ramp up
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Medicare and Social Security are federal agencies that provide financial assistance to millions of qualifying Americans every year. Fortunately, they are also linked, so if you are collecting Social Security Disability benefits (SSD), you may automatically be eligible for Medicare depending on your age, disability, and period in which you’ve been a beneficiary. Determining Eligibility
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that qualifying conditions for Social Security Disability can take form in a spectrum of different ways. If you struggle with invisible disabilities, you may be entitled to benefits through the SSA.
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Our hometown of Portland, Oregon is a hub of one-of-a-kind personality, charm, and dedication to caring for the environment and its inhabitants. Visitors from near and far love exploring the organic and homegrown way of life that our close-knit community provides, and those who use wheelchairs would be pleased with its accessibility. As one of
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