There’s good news for disabled veterans who have applied for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Congress recently passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 designed to make it faster and easier to navigate through the review and appeal process. These new laws went into effect in February 2019. The […]
American Heart Month Raises Awareness of Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Impairments
You may notice a lot of people wearing red this month — that’s because it’s February and the American Heart Foundation has designated February as American Heart Month. They’re wearing red to remind people that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and to educate them on the important […]
When Physical Disabilities Result in Psychological Problems
It’s not uncommon for people who have been disabled due to injury or illness to develop psychological problems, such as depression, as a result of their condition. Sometimes, these psychological problems can be as much of a hindrance to their ability to work as their physical condition. How does this affect people trying to get […]
What Evidence Is Needed in a VA Disability Claim?
At the Law Offices of M. Stanley Whitehead, we have extensive experience assisting veterans whose claims for disability benefits through the Veterans Administration have been denied. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence; many applications are rejected the first time around. Why? In a lot of instances, their claim gets rejected based not on its validity, but […]
From Submission to Decision: The VA Disability Benefits Claims Process
Applying for disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be a long, complex process. There are many rules and procedures a disabled veteran must follow in order to be approved for VA disability benefits, and failing to provide the necessary information could result in a claim being denied. To begin with, […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in the United States. This time is designated to raise awareness about issues affecting Americans with disabilities and celebrate their many and varied contributions. An estimated 20% of adults in the U.S. have a disability, though the disabling conditions their severity vary widely. This year’s theme for […]
Social Security Benefits Available to Wounded Warriors
Veterans and active duty military members who become disabled often believe the Veterans Administration is their only recourse for getting benefits, but that’s not always the case. Wounded Warriors may qualify for Social Security disability benefits, even if they are receiving VA disability. Qualifying for Social Security Disability To qualify for SSDI benefits, Houston Social […]
New Social Security Rules Will Expedite Veterans Disability Claims
The Houston Social Security lawyers at The Law Offices Of M. Stanley Whitehead are pleased to note that Social Security Administration announced a new initiative this week that will expedite disability claims for some veterans. The new process will classify veterans who have a disability compensation rating of 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) with the […]
