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Preparing for Your Social Security Disability Hearing Your attorney will help you prepare for your Social Security disability hearing to increase your chances of having your benefits approved. -
Determining Your Disability Onset Date Determining your disability onset date is an important part of applying for Social Security disability benefits because it impacts your back pay. -
Receiving SSD and VA Disability Benefits Each program has slightly different requirements, but it may be possible to receive both Social Security disability and veterans disability benefits. -
How Social Security Defines Disability There is a strict set of criteria that must be met before you can receive Social Security disability benefits. Here, learn more about the requirements. -
Terminating a Special Needs Trust If structured properly, funds in a special needs trust can be distributed to a remainder beneficiary after your loved one’s death. -
Special Needs Trusts and Personal Injury Settlements If your loved one has been left with a serious disability from an accident, a special needs trust can protect his personal injury settlement. -
Comparing ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts ABLE accounts and special needs trusts both play an important role in providing financial security to people with disabilities. Learn more here. -
Types of Special Needs Trusts There are two types of special needs trusts: first-party and third-party. Learn how to choose the one that is right for your disabled loved one. -
Veterans Disability Benefits and Secondary Medical Conditions Listing secondary conditions on your application for veterans disability benefits can significantly increase your monthly payment. Learn more here. -
Appealing a VA Disability Benefit Denial A denial of VA benefits doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ineligible for financial assistance. Learn how an attorney can help you appeal the denial.