An estimated 2 million baby boomers in the United States are infected with hepatitis C according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Public health authorities are encouraging baby boomers to get tested for the disease which can result in serious...
According to reports, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is processing claims from sparsely populated states in half the time it is taking for Northern California claimants. Veterans who suffer war-related disability claims may be in desperate need of financial...
Supporters of a new California bill believe that changes are critical, changing the words "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" to "intellectual disability. Though the bill doesn't make any material changes to disability services, rights or...
Veterans returning home from war can struggle to find appropriate treatment and to make ends meet. Adjusting to life after war can be even more complicated when suffering from a serious illness or permanent injury. A private foundation is building additional...
For parents of special needs children, finding suitable educational programs through preschool, elementary and high school can be a challenge. According to a recent report, making the transition from high school into college or vocational training can be...
For those who suffer debilitating injury or illness, documenting and obtaining Social Security disability benefits can often be a challenge. In a move by the Social Security Administration, many veterans will find it easier to collect benefits for a certain lung...
Tremors can have a number of causes: cold or flu, low blood sugar, fever or drinking too much caffeine. Even a slight case of nervousness could lead to tremors. But, is there ever a reason to be concerned? Can tremors be an early sign of Parkinson's? Parkinson's is a...
When you have a special needs child, you have to make important planning decisions. From financial security to healthcare and personal well-being, you must be involved at every stage to ensure the welfare of your child. At the age of 18, your child is legally...
Due to an improper classification on paper, combat veterans may have lost millions in veterans' disability payments. Advocates for the veterans have filed a class action lawsuit against the military to help the sailors and Marines recover the benefits they are owed....
Personal injury lawsuits are shedding light on the permanent injury and disability caused by compounded brain injury over the course of an NFL player's professional career. Are players eligible for disability benefits? How does a brain injury victim document injury to...
