If you qualify, the Compassionate Allowances program can speed up processing of your disability claim
Social Security has implemented the Compassionate Allowance program, which can expedite the processing of your Social Security disability claim if you meet the criteria for the program. The program covers both SSI and SSDI, but there is a limited number of very serious medical conditions under which you can qualify for the program. Advanced pancreatic […]
FAQ About Service Animals Under the ADA
What is a service animal? Is a service animal the same as an emotional support animal, or a therapy animal? How are they different? Must a service animal be professionally trained? These are just some of the questions people have about service animals. Adding to the confusion is the fact that the rules for service […]
Need Help Navigating the World of Return To Work Services?
The Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (PABSS) is housed within Disability Rights Arkansas, which is an independent, private, nonprofit organization designated by the Governor of Arkansas to advocate for and protect the rights of people with disabilities in Arkansas. What is PABSS? PABSS is a program that can provide information and […]
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center is a resource for active military and veterans
The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) is a part of the U.S. military health system, and their mission is to serve active duty military, their beneficiaries and veterans who have sustained a TBI with clinical care, clinical research initiatives and education programs. Founded in 1992 by Congress, DVBIC collaborates with the Department of […]
Task and Purpose article discusses what you need to know about TBI treatment
Task and Purpose, a news and culture website geared towards veterans, published a piece today called, “What You Need to Know about TBI Treatment”. The author spoke to Dr. Scott Livingston, the director of education at the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center about the severity of brain injuries (mild, moderate and severe), treatments and recovery times. Click […]