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Childhood Disability Benefits: Quick – Reference Guide for Professionals
Introduction Childhood Disability Benefits (CDB), previously called Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits, provide essential financial support for adults disabled before age 22, based on a parent’s Social Security earnings record. For attorneys and professionals working...
Time for an Overhaul: The Top 5 Reasons SSI’s Asset Limits Are Due for an Upgrade
This article from The Century Foundation discusses the urgent need to update the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program's outdated $2,000 asset limit, which has not been adjusted for inflation in nearly forty years. SSI provides monthly income assistance to around...
Revisiting Denied VA Disability Claims: Filing a Supplemental Claim for Presumptive Conditions
If the VA denied your disability claim in the past, but now considers your condition presumptive under the PACT Act, you are encouraged to file a Supplemental Claim. This option enables the VA to re-adjudicate your claim when presented with new evidence or policy...
Social Security Announces 3.2% Benefit Increase for 2024
In 2024, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for over 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase, as announced by the Social Security Administration. This boost will result in an average rise of over $50 per month for Social Security...
Long Covid Sufferers Struggle with Broken Social Security Process
A recent CNN Business article highlights the potential impact of long COVID on the workforce, as individuals who suffer from the condition may experience ongoing health problems that make it difficult to work. The article notes that many individuals with long COVID...
New Long Covid Report Provides New Insights
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a long COVID report, providing insights and opportunities for support. This report is a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge on long COVID, which refers to the long-term effects...
How to Easily Create an Account with My VRS
My VRS is a free, online tool that allows you to manage your Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits from anywhere. If you're a VRS member, creating an account with My VRS can make managing your retirement savings easier and more convenient. Plus, the whole process...
A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating a My Social Security Account Online
Having a My Social Security account lets you access your personal records, view your benefits, and manage your income information. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to create an account on the official Social Security website....
Social Security denies disability benefits based on list with jobs from 1977
Despite significant investment to update its vocational system, Social Security Administration still depends on out of date job titles from 1977 to reject countless disability claims each year. This has caused numerous individuals to be denied the benefits they...