Indiana Disability Legal Blog

A Veterans Guide to PTSD Benefits Under the VA

The invisible wounds of war can be the heaviest to bear. Unfortunately, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects a high number of veterans, which impacts their daily lives and well-being. As a response, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VA) offers support through

The 2024 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates

Inflation continued to affect the economy in 2023, significantly affecting the public’s cost of living. In response to rising inflation, the Veterans’ Disability Compensation Rates and the Social Security Costs for 2024 have increased. As the 2024 compensation rates have

Reconsideration for Social Security Disability Benefits

Reconsideration is the first level of appeal in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process. It reviews the applicant’s initial decision by a different disability examiner. A reconsideration can be requested if the applicant disagrees with the initial decision that