Estate planning for individuals with a disability often involves setting up a special needs trust, appointing a legal guardian and choosing a healthcare proxy. These steps help manage assets while ...

Applying for disability benefits through Social Security, known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), can be a tricky process, especially if you are also dealing with a difficult medical ...

Approximately 6.2 million Veterans in the U.S. receive disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These tax-free monthly payments are provided to individuals with ...

WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday against****two veterans who were denied post-traumatic stress disorder disability benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs. In a 7-2 opinion, ...

Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process can be complex, especially when dealing with a debilitating condition. With a high rate of initial application denials, ...

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Millions of American veterans are preparing to receive their monthly lifeline as the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms payment schedules for November benefits. The timing brings particular ...

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A growing chorus is calling for cuts to Veteran Affairs disability benefits as a way to save federal dollars — a move that ignores the very real costs of two decades of war, and could cause ...

Millions of American veterans are set to receive their monthly disability compensation in August. About 6.2 million veterans in the United States receive disability compensation from the Department of ...

Veterans will see a 2.8% increase in disability payments in 2026, but many are asking why the adjustment feels so modest when grocery bills and rents have surged far more than that. The answer lies in ...