The Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed to amend Section 3.310 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (38 3.310 CFR) which concerns disabilities that are proximately due to, or aggravated by, service-connected disease or injury. The proposal seeks to incorporate five diagnosable secondary conditions that are the result of service-connected traumatic brain
Read MoreSSA defines obesity as “a complex, chronic disease characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat”. Medical criteria have been established to determine whether an individual is overweight based upon their body mass index (BMI). Social Security uses this criteria and other evidence to help determine whether an individual is obese. Originally, obesity was on the
Read MoreWhat is the Social Security Administration trying to do in my disability case? The Social Security Administration’s main goal is to decide whether you are able to work, doing either your past job or any type of job. Does the Social Security Administration (SSA) consider the pain I am in when deciding whether to award
Read MoreFirst, what IS Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Social Security Disability Insurance benefits fall under title II of the Social Security Act. In order to qualify for SSDI you must have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI works almost the same as pension, where you pay into the plan throughout your working
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
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