Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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The VA Denied My Disability Claim. How Do I Appeal the Decision?
The VA has just released a new version of the form to appeal a denial of veterans disability benefits from the VA.
How to Get Veterans Disability Benefits for PTSD
If you were exposed to an incident during service that causes symptoms of fear, distress, and avoidance, you may qualify for VA disability benefits.
Can I Get Disability Benefits After an Other Than Honorable Discharge From the Military?
Your eligibility for service-connected veterans disability compensation benefits and VA health care benefits will vary depending on the type of discharge you received when you left the military.
If I Get Social Security Disability, Will I Get Health Care Benefits?
If you're eligible for SSDI or SSI, you can also receive health insurance.
Can You Get Disability Benefits While You Appeal If Your Benefits Were Ceased?
If your disability benefits were stopped because your medical condition improved, you can continue to receive SSDI or SSI benefits while you appeal the cessation of disability benefits.
Disability: No Health Insurance, No Medications, What To Do?
People who can't work often can't pay for medicines or doctors.
Does a Child With Intellectual Disability or Low IQ Qualify for SSI Benefits?
Children with intellectual disorder, low IQ, or mental retardation can qualify for SSI disability benefits if their intellectual functioning is so limited that it severely affects their life.
How Financial Aid, Grants, and Scholarships Are Treated for SSI Disability
Certain types of financial aid, scholarships, and grants will be ignored for purposes of SSI eligibility.