When someone’s military service results in a long-term or permanent injury or health condition, or exacerbates an existing condition it may be possible for the servicemember to file a VA disability claim. VA disability compensation is typically tax-free and awarded on a monthly basis in an amount that can vary from case to case.
The process for getting a VA disability claim approved can be complicated and difficult to navigate. Unfortunately,...
Permanent disability or “total permanent disability” refers to any physical or mental condition that prevents an individual from working full-time and engaging with daily life activities on a permanent basis. Permanent disabilities can arise from a myriad of circumstances, including workplace injuries, birth injuries, service injuries, and vehicle accident injuries. People who are permanently disabled may be eligible to receive Social...
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federal financial program designed to assist individuals with disabilities. SSD payments typically come on a monthly basis and can vary depending on the applicant’s level of need. The challenge with SSD can be proving to the U.S. Social Security Administration that you do, in fact, qualify for SSD benefits. With hundreds of thousands of applications processed each month, a good number of these claims are...
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to offer reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. However, until recently, an employee could not sue their employer for failing to provide reasonable accommodations without proof of adverse actions. An adverse action in this situation refers to any demotions, terminations, or employment-related negative conduct toward an employee due to their disability.
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Federal laws exist to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded the same rights, protections, and opportunities as those without. Equality for people with disabilities is considered a civil right. When an academic facility, employer, healthcare center, or other organization fails to abide by federal disability laws, the disabled person in question may take legal action to correct the violation and seek compensation for resulting...
VA disability compensation is designed to offer a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who fell ill or were injured while serving in the military. Physical conditions such as chronic illness and persisting injury are common qualifiers for VA disability, but mental health conditions such as PTSD can also make a veteran eligible to receive VA disability. Essentially, any service-related damage to a person’s body or mind that qualifies for a...
Some disabilities are invisible to the outside viewer, but that does not make them any less legitimate when it comes to disability claims. Depression and other mental or emotional disorders can qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the ADA, a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Let’s break this definition down into the base components: A...
ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.If an employer offers insurance as a part of its benefits package (healthcare, dental, vision, disability or any other insurance), they must comply with the policies outlined in ERISA.When you get hurt and seek ERISA benefits, you must submit a claim to your insurance company. The details (what deadlines you need to meet, the procedure to follow when submittoing a claim) will vary...