The short answer, maybe. SSA has a duty to analyze and consider the reason(s) you have chosen not to pursue certain treatment avenues. On many
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Parkinson’s disease is a very debilitating disease as it is a degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system. When most people think
Learn More“A national embarrassment” is what the media stated back in 2013; months before the debacles of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically
Learn MoreI am going to briefly discuss some benefits that sometimes fly under the radar or just simply lesser known to those who may be eligible. The
Learn MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder, more commonly known by its acronym PTSD, develops after a terrible ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of
Learn MoreIf a veteran has a pre-existing condition that was noted in his or her entrance medical exam, then the presumption of soundness does not apply, but if
Learn MoreThere is a distinction between the two, which many veterans are not aware of. It is important to note that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Learn MoreI’ve written about the various ways veterans have been exposed to lead here and here. However, exactly what disabilities and diseases can be caused by
Learn MoreYou have been anxiously waiting for the mail to arrive when finally; you receive a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. After months, or
Learn MoreThere are many ways that vets can get compensation due to medically connected conditions and other issues from service. The issue I will I discuss
Learn MoreIn Part II of TDIU – Back to the Basics, we talked about the VA’s requirement of proof of inability to work due to the veteran’s service-connected
Learn MoreYes and most likely yes. The frequency with which your claim will be reviewed through a process called a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) will
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