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Importance of Medical Evidence & What to Include
An important part of any case is the medical evidence used to support it. For VA disability cases, it can be extremely helpful to have statements or evaluation reports from your treating physicians. When first filing for a claim, the VA must have proof of a nexus. A nexus is a specific, and very necessary, type […]
What is Individual Unemployability?
Individual Unemployability is often times the main goal for many veterans who are filing for disability. Total Disability for Individual Unemployment (TDIU or simply, IU), is a disability rating granted by the VA where you receive compensation at the 100% rating level, even if your combined rating for service connected disabilities is less than 100%. […]
The Evidence Requirement for a Claim of PTSD
If you peruse our blog on a regular basis, you know that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD) is a subject that is frequently discussed. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event in the life of an individual. When you are seeking VA benefits, the regulations refer to the traumatic event as […]
Video Blog – SS Hearing Level – Forms
Natalia Jofre: Hello and welcome to Hill and Ponton’s Social Security disability blog. I’m Natalia Jofre, the Social Security section director for our firm. Shelly Mark: And I’m Shelly Mark, I am the senior Social Security attorney. Natalia Jofre: In our last couple of blogs we’ve been talking about the hearing level, which is the […]
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and the VA
What is PSP? Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a brain disorder that affects movement, control of walking and balance, speech, swallowing, vision, mood and behavior, and thinking. This disease is caused by damage to nerve cells in the brain. Symptoms of PSP include: Loss of balance while walking (this is the most common symptom that […]
Aid & Attendance: SMC Benefits Beyond 100%
When dealing with VA claims, the topic of conversation generally revolves around obtaining a rating of 100%. However, even if you are rated 100%, you could qualify for additional benefits beyond the 100% schedular rating (but do not need to be rated at 100%). These additional benefits are referred to as Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) […]
