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Cuddigan Law
Добавлен 23 июн 2013
Cuddigan Law represents Social Security claimants in Nebraska and Iowa, and disabled Veterans seeking benefits nationwide. If you're disabled and unable to work, you may be eligible to receive benefits. If you're a veteran with a disability connected to your time in service, you may also be eligible to receive benefits.
Learn more about how to apply for benefits, how to prepare yourself for your benefits hearing, and what can be done if your initial application is denied here.
We update our channel regularly with the latest how-to and informational content related to the disability process.
Learn more about how to apply for benefits, how to prepare yourself for your benefits hearing, and what can be done if your initial application is denied here.
We update our channel regularly with the latest how-to and informational content related to the disability process.
How Does the VA Rate Shrapnel Wounds?
Shrapnel-the sharp, dangerous shards of metal from bombs, mines, or gun shells-are an ugly part of war. Shrapnel wounds are not dangerous at the time they occur, they can cause significant complications later in a Veteran’s life-especially if the Veteran did not get proper treatment when they were wounded.
If you were wounded by shrapnel during your time in the military you may be eligible for compensation and other benefits depending on the severity of your injuries and if they resulted in any long term impairments.
Cuddigan Law
10855 W Dodge Rd # 101
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-933-5321
www.cuddiganlaw.com
If you were wounded by shrapnel during your time in the military you may be eligible for compensation and other benefits depending on the severity of your injuries and if they resulted in any long term impairments.
Cuddigan Law
10855 W Dodge Rd # 101
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-933-5321
www.cuddiganlaw.com
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VA Disability for Secondary Conditions Caused by Back Pain
Просмотров 9505 месяцев назад
Back pain is one of the most common medical reasons that Veterans are awarded disability compensation. The VA assigns disability ratings for back pain based on your range of motion and depending on how restricted that is they may assign a disability rating as low as 10 percent or typically as high as 40 percent. While the rating scale allows for a 100 percent rating for back pain, this award is...
Don’t be a Victim of PACT Act Scams
Просмотров 685 месяцев назад
It is indeed unfortunate that there are unscrupulous individuals who will try to steal from Veterans who have honorably served their country. The passage of last year’s PACT Act put disability benefits in closer reach for as many as five million Veterans sickened by exposure to toxic materials during their military service in the Gulf War, post 9/11, and Vietnam War eras. Crooks are trying taki...
Avoiding Common Mistakes When Applying for TDIU
Просмотров 1116 месяцев назад
Many Veterans who return from military duty have a service-connected condition, illness, or disability that may interfere with some aspect of their lives. Additionally, these conditions can make it impossible for them to function in society or sustain gainful employment. If you are a Veteran who can prove you unable to work due to a service-connected impairment, you may qualify for higher level...
Divorce, Alimony, and Child Support Can Affect Your VA Disability Benefits
Просмотров 4776 месяцев назад
Under any circumstances, getting a divorce can be a difficult process, but it can get more complicated when there are disability benefits in play. A common concern among disabled Veterans is how much of their disability pay is at risk due to property division, alimony, and child support when they part ways with their spouse. Let’s look at each area in turn. Cuddigan Law 10855 W Dodge Rd # 101 O...
Gulf War Veterans: Infectious Diseases and VA Disability
Просмотров 1407 месяцев назад
One of the tragic legacies of the wars in Southwest Asia has been the thousands of Veterans who came home with debilitating health issues. Among other health issues, many Veterans who served in what has become to be known as the Gulf Wars in Southwest Asia have been diagnosed with infectious diseases or have undiagnosed symptoms of these illnesses. Because of the link between symptoms and servi...
Should You File a Fully Developed VA Disability Claim?
Просмотров 4497 месяцев назад
The VA’s Fully Developed Claim program is an alternative to the traditional way to file a claim for disability and other VA benefits. The VA says this is the fastest way to get your VA pension claim processed. But, should you file a Fully Developed VA claim? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons. Cuddigan Law 10855 W Dodge Rd # 101 Omaha, NE 68154 Phone: 402-933-5321 www.cuddiganlaw.com
These C&P Exam Mistakes Can Wreck Your VA Disability Claim
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
After you’ve filed a claim for disability benefits, odds are that the VA will schedule you for one or more Compensation and Pension exams. Your C&P exam may be the most important medical examination of your life. A C&P exam is a routine medical examination to evaluate your VA disability and determine when and where your disability began and how severe it is. Because the VA puts a great deal of ...
A Low Cost Life Insurance Option for Disabled Veterans
Просмотров 1568 месяцев назад
Veterans Affairs Life Insurance-called V-A Life for short-provides low-cost coverage to Veterans with service-connected disabilities. V-A Life provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance coverage to Veterans up to 80 years-old who have any level of service-connected disability-even a 0 percent rated disability. Some Veterans older than 80 may also be eligible. V-A Life offers competitiv...
Exposed to Asbestos in the Service? You May Qualify for VA Disability
Просмотров 5659 месяцев назад
Because the U.S. Navy used asbestos more than any other military branch, Navy and Coast Guard Veterans are most at risk for asbestos exposure, but there are many Veterans in other branches of the military who have also been exposed to asbestos. Every sailor on a ship was exposed to asbestos at some point, but there were certain individuals at a higher risk based on their jobs. Below-deck engine...
What You Need to Know About the VA’s 5 Year Disability Rule
Просмотров 4419 месяцев назад
Under the 5 Year Rule it becomes much more difficult for the VA to suspend your benefits or even lower your rating. After a five-year period, your rating is considered a stabilized rating and cannot be changed unless there is a substantial improvement in your condition or if you have made a complete recovery from your disability. Cuddigan Law 10855 W Dodge Rd # 101 Omaha, NE 68154 Phone: 402-93...
TERA Opens the Door for More Toxin-Related VA Claims
Просмотров 11 тыс.10 месяцев назад
TERA, the acronym for Toxic Exposure Risk Activity opens the door for the VA to consider disability claims by Veterans who had everyday exposure to toxic substances which caused them to suffer a disease or impairment. Service members are regularly exposed to lots of toxic materials. Some toxic exposure is considered a presumptive condition. This means that Veterans who served in specific areas ...
A 0% VA Disability Rating Still Has Benefits
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
A zero percent rating is also known as a non-compensable VA disability rating. To be eligible for financial compensation, your service-connected injury or illness must be rated at least 10 percent. However, with a zero percent rating the VA at least acknowledges that you have a service-connected disability. It just isn’t severe enough at the present time to qualify for monthly cash benefits. Ev...
An Often Overlooked Code that is Important for Your Disability Claim
Просмотров 439Год назад
No matter what your service-connected impairment is-PTSD, hearing loss, scars, or any of the other hundreds of medical conditions eligible for disability benefits-you should get a rating sheet which will break down the details about your claim. “Should” is a key qualifier here. The VA does not automatically send this document to all veterans when the actual rating decisions are mailed. Because ...
What Can Veteran Readiness and Employment Do for You?
Просмотров 102Год назад
If you have a service-connected disability that prevents you from working or limits your ability to work, the Veteran Readiness and Employment can help. The VA says “this program-also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E-helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.” This program was formerly called...
VA Staged Ratings Can Change Your VA Disability Benefits
Просмотров 690Год назад
VA Staged Ratings Can Change Your VA Disability Benefits
You May be Eligible for Non-Service-connected Benefits
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You May be Eligible for Non-Service-connected Benefits
How the Bilateral Factor Affects Your VA Disability Benefits
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Год назад
How the Bilateral Factor Affects Your VA Disability Benefits
Medication Side Effects May Qualify You for Increased VA Compensation
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Год назад
Medication Side Effects May Qualify You for Increased VA Compensation
Don’t Get Tripped Up by VA Disability Pyramiding
Просмотров 794Год назад
Don’t Get Tripped Up by VA Disability Pyramiding
Analogous Ratings: How Do They Affect My VA Disability?
Просмотров 237Год назад
Analogous Ratings: How Do They Affect My VA Disability?
Veterans and Their Families Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune Can Sue the Government
Просмотров 85Год назад
Veterans and Their Families Exposed to Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune Can Sue the Government
Expanded VA Benefits for Vietnam Era Veterans
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Expanded VA Benefits for Vietnam Era Veterans
Financial Benefits for Family Members Caring for Veterans
Просмотров 412Год назад
Financial Benefits for Family Members Caring for Veterans
Expanded VA Benefits for Gulf War Veterans
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Expanded VA Benefits for Gulf War Veterans
Veterans: Your Spouse or Child May Qualify for Free Benefits
Просмотров 4582 года назад
Veterans: Your Spouse or Child May Qualify for Free Benefits
Dental Benefits for Veterans: Do You Qualify?
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад
Dental Benefits for Veterans: Do You Qualify?
Update on Disability Benefits for Persian Gulf Veterans
Просмотров 6482 года назад
Update on Disability Benefits for Persian Gulf Veterans
Can You Get Disability Benefits With Schizophrenia? -Updated
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 года назад
Can You Get Disability Benefits With Schizophrenia? -Updated
When Does Arthritis Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
When Does Arthritis Qualify for Social Security Disability?