Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can feel overwhelming. Many people put their trust in the system only to get a denial letter in the mail. If that’s happened to you, you’re not alone. In fact, most disability applications ar...
Read More →
Peña & Bromberg is honored to welcome Amanda L. Mineer, a nationally recognized VA disability lawyer, to the firm as Of Counsel. With more than a decade of experience helping veterans and their families, Amanda has built her career on m...
Read More →
You’ve probably seen the headlines: the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act became law on July 30, 2025, and it directly affects disabled veterans and surviving spouses. VA Home Loan Reform 2025 creates a clearer partial-claim tool to bring del...
Read More →
If you rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the news cycle around President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” can feel confusing. Some posts say taxes on Social Security are gone, others say it’s more complicated. Here’s what...
Read More →
In one of the biggest Social Security reforms in decades, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 has repealed two long-criticized rules: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). You can read the of...
Read More →
As part of a sweeping federal initiative to reduce government spending and "streamline inefficiency," the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has implemented major staffing reductions and field office closures at the Social Security ...
Read More →
In a major policy shift announced in April 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) revised its overpayment recovery rules by capping automatic withholding at 50% of a recipient's monthly benefit. Prior to this update, the SSA could, ...
Read More →
If you're applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be wondering: How far back will the government actually pay me? After months or even years of waiting for an answer, this ques...
Read More →
Especially if you're coping with the physical and mental consequences of service, negotiating the VA disability claims procedure might seem like an uphill struggle. Not all claims, however, are equally challenging. Knowing the simplest item...
Read More →
Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be daunting—especially if you're coping with a disability or financial struggle. Many question whether to tackle it alone, cooperate with a Social Security representative, or engage a know...
Read More →
