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What Is Adjustment Disorder And Why Do Many Veterans Experience It

Posted on November 20th, 2023 by Darin

What Are The Reasons Why Veterans Experience Adjustment Disorder in Maine? Adjustment disorder is a mental health condition that affects individuals who have experienced a traumatic event or major life change. This disorder can manifest in many ways and can cause severe emotional and behavioral reactions. In most cases, veterans are at a higher risk […]

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Factors That Could Lead to a VA Benefits Overpayment

Posted on June 20th, 2023 by Darin

What are the Factors That Could Lead to a VA Benefits Overpayment? If you are a veteran who finds yourself trapped in an unexpected ordeal—an overpayment of your hard-earned VA benefits—it can be a situation that tugs at the heartstrings. In cases where VA overpayment does occur, it’s important to know and understand the factors […]

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How Does SSA Rate B Criteria?

Posted on November 10th, 2020 by Francis Jackson

In a country that is divided philosophically along so many topics, it is becoming increasingly clear that Social Security benefits, Medicare and Medicaid are on the political table. In earlier newsletters, we have described the functional issues Social Security has identified as critical in determining the severity of the symptoms of mental, neurological and several […]

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Do Politics Matter to the Disabled, Widows and the Elderly? In a word, yes.

Posted on October 6th, 2020 by Francis Jackson

In a country that is divided philosophically along so many topics, it is becoming increasingly clear that Social Security benefits, Medicare and Medicaid are on the political table. While supposedly independent, Social Security is subject to the impact of political partisanship. Funding of operations is a key lever for Congress – determining Social Security’s budget […]

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IMPORTANT: Medical Care During Pandemic

Posted on June 3rd, 2020 by Francis Jackson

Approval of an application for Social Security benefits is almost entirely dependent upon the content and source of the medical records. Medical charts are the core evidence used to decide every disability application at every level of the application and appeal process. We work closely with our clients to make certain they understand that it […]

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