Managing Director of Disability Group, the nation’s premier disability advocacy group, noted today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will deploy a new model for processing compensation benefits claims at 16 VA regional offices designed to ensure that those Veterans most in need receive priority attention. “This new model is estimated to yield an
Read MoreIn 2008, the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlined four goals it wishes to achieve by 2013. To those applying for disability benefits, the most important goal is improving the speed and quality of the disability process. Here are the ways that SSA is trying to meet this goal: Quick Decisions for Clearly Disabled Claimants In
Read MoreEven if you have a qualifying disability, you might not be receiving benefits. Here are the top reasons why applicants may not receive benefits in spite of their eligibility – and ways to avoid making the same mistakes! The Social Security Administration needs permission to review your financial records – make sure you give it
Read More10 Ways To Help Win Your Social Security Disability Benefits Claim 1. See a doctor regularly The best thing you can do for your case is keep your medical records consistent and up to date. When Social Security (or an Administrative Law Judge) review your claim these records are what they give the most weight
Read MoreOnce you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will periodically review your case to make sure that you are still disabled. This review is called a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) and the law requires it. What can you expect from a CDR? When the SSA determines that you are disabled, your
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