It is estimated that the fund that helps pay for disability insurance under Social Security will run out sometime next year. This shortfall would trigger a 19% drop in benefits. These budget cuts would immediately
A team of clinicians and engineers at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System has developed a manual ergonomically-friendly wheelchair designed to reduce wear and tear on patients’ shoulders. A reported 1.5 million Americans use manual
Although it has been 40 years since the Vietnam War officially ended, a recent study found that Vietnam veterans continue to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). According to the study, which was published in
Since the trustees of the Social Security trust funds reported in July that the Social Security disability insurance trust fund reserve will run out of funds by the end of 2016, many news stories, including
Through its compassionate allowances initiative, the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) ensures that those people who apply for disability benefits and who have conditions that are obviously disabling based upon objective medical information receive their benefits
Two Types of Service Dogs The VA classifies service dogs into two categories: seeing guide dogs and service dogs. Guide Dogs Guide dogs are utilized by blind or visually impaired veterans to assist in navigation
