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Blind Man Told He Wasn't Entitled to Benefits for 5 Years: SSA Could Demand $72K Back

A legally blind SSDI recipient is appealing an SSA decision that could result in a $72,000 overpayment, raising questions about disability work rules and appeals.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Confused about the NDIS changes? Here’s what’s coming, and what’s still being worked out

After legislating controversial reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) last week, the government’s plan to cut 160,000 NDIS participants and save A$37.8 billion over four years is underway.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Everything Veterans Should Know About Tax Exemptions Based on Disability

A VA disability rating can affect far more than a monthly benefit payment. For many veterans, that rating can also open the door to valuable tax advantages, including tax-free VA disability compensation and, depending on the state, significant property tax relief. The tricky part? Not every benefit follows the same…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 27

New Jersey woman in wheelchair celebrates birthday at restaurant. Then the offensive birthday cake arrives: ‘Don’t bring up my disability’

The restaurant offered free drinks.

We Got This Covered · Aug 25

Doctors Warn Donald Trump's Excess Fat Around His Organs Could Lead To Premature Death After Major Weight Gain

Donald Trump's recent weight gain has raised health concerns among doctors, who warn of increased risks of illness and disability.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Trump Appears to Doze Off Again as Doctors Warn of 'Premature Disability and Death' Over His Weight

Trump appeared to nod off again during a Rose Garden address shortly after reports of doctors warning that the 80-year-old's weight risks 'premature disability and death.'

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Severe COVID-19 may wake up dormant viruses and lead to lasting physical disability, study finds

Nearly half of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had a dormant virus flare back to life, and one family of viruses found in the majority of people was tied to lasting symptoms from long COVID.

LiveScience · Aug 24

Doctors Issue Urgent Alert on Donald Trump's Weight: 'Premature Disability and Death' Feared

Doctors are warning that Donald Trump's recent weight gain is pushing the 80-year-old president towards serious health risks, raising fresh questions over his fitness for office.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Can divorced central govt woman employee add parents to health scheme? DAE clarifies CHSS rule

The central government has clarified that married female employees can now list their parents or parents-in-law as beneficiaries in the CHSS scheme. Even after a divorce, biological parents remain eligible for benefits if they are dependent on the employee. This guidance was prompted by inquiries from DAE employees, who also…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

‘Is my son’s life worth $15,000?’ The families of injured Indian army cadets fighting for justice

IN FOCUS: They entered India’s military academies after clearing one of the world’s most competitive selection processes. Yet when that training ends in tragedy, the system treats them as neither full servicemen nor civilians. Namita Singh speaks to the families affected

The Independent UK · Aug 23