One of the things those who work with Social Security disability applicants have noticed in recent years is an increase in criticism of the Social Security Administration for the way it handles the disability application process. The criticisms are myriad, and at...
State of Michigan to crack down on disability fraud
Social Security fraud has become an increasingly important subject in the public square as the financial troubles facing the program have become clearer, along with the need to correct deficiencies in the program. Among conservative politicians, the subject of fraud...
Survey shows prominence of mental health issues among recent vets
In so many ways, we as a society are continuing to learn about the importance of mental health and the need to address it early and provide proper treatment to those who suffer with mental illnesses. Among veterans, the problem of mental health is well known....
Vets sometimes wrongly denied benefits for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is well-known to be a common condition among veterans, but many aren't aware of just how common it has become. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the number of veterans currently receiving compensation based on...