The Veterans Affairs Department is introducing new, standardized disability claims forms that officials say will make it easier for veterans and their survivors to clearly state what benefits they're ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

Making a disability claim can be overwhelming for people who find themselves unable to work due to their health. It can be a challenge to know where to start when you need assistance during an ...

Below are the forms necessary to apply for Long Term Disability benefits. You will need to complete the following sections: Employee Statement (Pages 2 to 5) Authorization to Obtain and Release ...

Workers get hurt all the time, both on the job and off. In 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,238,490 injury or illness cases in the United States requiring days away from work to ...

Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs is introducing a uniform disability claims form to make it easier for veterans and their survivors to clearly state what benefits they are seeking from the VA and ...

Underfunding led to massive processing delays and a backlog of nearly a million applications, according to the Social Security Administration. Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership ...