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disability benefits
NDIS Reform Bill Clears Senate: Spending Growth to Be Capped at 8 Percent
The new NDIS legislation halts automatic top-ups, sets up flexible budgets, and excludes non-NDIA supports.
Senior Citizens Who Become Disabled
The hassle involved with applying for disability benefits may not be worth the effort for senior citizens.
Will the Christmas Spirit Rub Off on Disability Haters?
Some disabilities can’t be seen—think twice before accusing someone of faking disability.
Ministers Announce an Overhaul of Sickness Benefits Assessment
Government plans to revamp sickness benefits to help more people return to work, marking the first update to the system since 2011.
60,000 Veterans Get Triple Benefits Totaling $3.5B—Legally
Nearly 60,000 veterans were triple dippers last year, drawing a total of $3.5 billion in military retirement pay plus veterans and Social Security disability benefits at the same time, congressional auditors report.
Filing a VA Disability Compensation Claim (Step-by-Step)
This is a step-by-step, detailed guide to filing for Disability Compensation from the VA - something almost every veteran should do.
