We like to use our blog as a way to update you about news and changes in Social Security Disability and Veterans' Disability Benefits, as well as to provide you with helpful information and tips.
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White House Hiring Freeze Hurts VetsOne of President Trump's executive orders imposes a 90 day hiring freeze on all federal agencies. But any federal hiring freeze negatively impacts veterans
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Comfort Food From the Kitchen of Janet Cuddigan: Amazing Surprise PieEasy-to-make and easier-to-eat comfort food, the "Amazing Surprise Pie" is a delicious and fun treat that you can make with your kids.
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Comfort Food: Nanaw Gilbert’s Potato DumplingsNo matter where you go in the world you’ll find dumplings served at family meals, but I think these are the best dumplings you’ll ever eat.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Social Security DisabilityAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a particularly debilitating and painful form of arthritis. 1 in 3 Americans suffers from arthritis, a major cause of disability.
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A Worthwhile New Year’s Resolution: Check Your Social Security StatementIt’s a new year and a new beginning, so do yourself and family a favor by checking your Social Security Statement. It’s a easy process and it’s all online.
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Will Trump Waver on Social Security?Trump’s only position on Social Security while on the campaign trail was that he would leave Social Security alone; despite projected future shortfalls.
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What Residual Functional Capacity Ratings Mean When Determining Disability for Schizoaffective Disorder and Other Mental IllnessesThe Social Security Administration has many ways to determine benefit eligibility for mental disorders. One way is to rate residual functional capacity (RFC).
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Comfort Food: Magic Cookie Bars. From the kitchen of Janet CuddiganThere’s nothing like homemade treats to put smiles on your children’s faces. We think they’ll like this “magic” treat.
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Question of the Month: Can I Work and Collect Disability?Generally, you cannot draw SSDI or SSI benefits if you are engaged in “substantial gainful activity”.
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Housing Help for VetsIn addition to VA home loans there are several other programs that many veterans don’t know about—at both the federal and state levels—that offer housing help.