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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common service-connected disabilities among veterans in the United States. It can arise from exposure to traumatic events during military service, such as combat, sexual trauma, or life-threatening situations. PTSD can significantly affect a veteran’s mental health, relationships, and work ability. At Tabak Law, we strongly support… Read more

For the brave men and women who served in Southwest Asia, the battle did not always end when they returned home. Many of these veterans began experiencing a range of chronic symptoms, including persistent fatigue, joint pain, respiratory issues, and cognitive difficulties, which seemed to have no clear cause. For years, these veterans struggled to… Read more

At Tabak Law, we understand the debilitating impact that mental health conditions can have on individuals. For many people in Milwaukee and across the country, conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) make it difficult, if not impossible, to maintain employment. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers financial… Read more

At Tabak Law, we recognize the importance of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for individuals and families experiencing financial difficulties due to disability. Every year, the Social Security Administration adjusts SSD benefits based on Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA), to help beneficiaries keep up with inflation. How SSDI COLA Adjustments Are Calculated The Social Security Administration (SSA)… Read more

At Tabak Law, we are here to support veterans who have made sacrifices for our country. We ensure that they receive the benefits they deserve. As we approach 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be implementing changes to disability compensation rates, which will impact monthly payments for disabled veterans. It is important for… Read more

When it comes to SSDI, you may be wondering if a family member’s income can impact your benefits. SSDI means Social Security Disability Insurance, and a lot of people depend on that to make a living. If you’re concerned that your family member may be impacting your benefits, keep reading to learn more about it…. Read more

SSDI stands for social security disability income. If you have SSDI, it’s good to know if it’s taxable or not. Below, we will take a deeper dive into both federal and state taxes, where you will have a better understanding of how SSDI affects that. Unfortunately, it’s not just a simple yes or no. It… Read more

SSDI or social security disability insurance provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work. Many people benefit from this so when the question was raised about if the benefits apply after moving out of te country it was important to provide all the information about SSDI… Read more

A CUE stands for a clear and unmistakable error that involves a situation where the correct facts were not shared with the VA. Claims based on CUEs can be filed at any time, even decades after the decision was made. There is a pleading requirement when presenting a claim for CUE. If you need to… Read more