Kentucky Changes Review Process for Black Lung Benefits Claims
The Black Lung Benefits Act provides benefits to miners who develop the disease after working …
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Can Refugees or Immigrants Qualify for Social Security Benefits?
Note: This article was last updated on 6/14/2021. People ask us this question a lot. …
How to Report a Workplace Safety or Health Complaint
If you get hurt or sick at work and file a workers’ compensation claim, always file …
Occupational Disease: What Usually Gets Approved for Workers’ Comp?
Ever read the words “occupational disease” and wonder how that’s defined for your workers’ comp …
VA Secretary Upheaval Leaves Major Challenges for Next Leader
VA Secretary David Shulkin recently stepped down after controversy over privatization and misuse of public …
Can You Draw Both Social Security Disability and Retirement Benefits?
This is a confusing issue for many people. So today we’re answering the top three frequently …
What’s the Social Security Death Benefit?
The widow or widower of a deceased individual (along with their dependent children) in some …
How the 2018 COLA Increase Affects Your Monthly Disability Check
As anyone who spends money on groceries understands, our basic cost of living goes up …
Can the IRS or Creditors Garnish Your Disability Benefits?
Concerned that the IRS (or creditors) could garnish your disability benefits? There’s no sense in …
How Bankruptcy Affects Your Disability Check
If you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you probably …
