Monthly Archives: October 2012

Social Security Disability and Receipt of Unemployment Insurance

     Social Security Disability or SSI claimants often wonder whether they can receive unemployment compensation and still apply for and receive Social Security Disability.  A person receiving unemployment benefits must have affirmed that he is able to work, and, in … Continue reading

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VA Disability and Determinations by the VA

The Veteran’s Administration makes several determinations in deciding a VA Disability claim for disability compensation.  Those determinations include: Whether the veteran is entitled to disability compensation, and, if the veteran is so entitled?  As discussed in a previous blog post, … Continue reading

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VA DISABILITY

Veterans may qualify for VA Disability if their disabilities or diseases are service connected.  A person must meet certain requirements in order to receive VA Disability through the Veteran’s Administration.   An eligible veteran is a “person who served in the active military, … Continue reading

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Predicted Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

It is predicted that the 2013 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 1.8%. However, the Social Security Administration will not release the official number until October. The COLA affects benefits for retired and disabled workers.  If you need more information … Continue reading

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