Many Florida veterans live with health conditions that make it hard to keep steady work. You may qualify for both veterans disability benefits and Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Still, the SSD process often brings challenges that are not always easy to see...
Social Security Disability
Maximize your Social Security Disability benefits as a veteran
If a service related injury or health condition makes it hard for you to keep a job, Social Security Disability benefits may offer steady financial support. Getting these benefits often depends on how clearly you show your condition and how well you understand how...
How PTSD can affect your SSD claim as a veteran
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make daily life a constant struggle. Veterans may face flashbacks, sleep problems and anxiety that make it hard to hold a job or manage regular tasks. These challenges can affect your ability to qualify for Social...
A veteran’s guide to preparing for your SSD interview
There are many military veterans who have settled in Florida. The nation owes a debt of gratitude to anyone who put their life and their health on the line to defend the United States. Unfortunately, some people who served have suffered injuries – physical and...
Securing SSD benefits as a veteran
The brave men and women who serve our country in the armed forces are heroes. They make sacrifices of time and physical safety, oftentimes putting their country ahead of their own interests and time with their families. In return for their commitment, the government...
The Social Security Disability appeal process
Social Security Disability (SSD) can provide you with the benefits you need if you are injured, ill or have a medical condition that prevents you from working. When your application for SSD benefits is denied, you can appeal the decision. There are various reasons...
Securing disability benefits as a military veteran
The brave men and women who serve in our military deserve to be treated with respect. They also deserve to be treated fairly when they’ve suffered harm as a result of their service. For example, many military service members end up experiencing post-traumatic stress...
Can veterans get disability benefits for PTSD?
Veterans who have fought for our country deserve the best treatment from our society. Many military veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the Special Needs Alliance, approximately 30% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan...
The long-term effects of PTSD on war veterans
By now, we are all familiar with the problem of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among our veteran population. Many veterans struggle with both short and long-term effects of PTSD. PTSD is a result of experiencing a traumatic event. The event can be experienced...
A Social Security Disability appeal could overturn a denied claim
If a Florida resident is injured, ill or has a condition that prevents them from working and in need of medical care, Social Security Disability benefits can be critical. However, when they apply, there is a chance that claim will be denied. Often, the applicant is...







