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...
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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...
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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...
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In one of the biggest Social Security reforms in decades, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 has repealed two long-criticized rules: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).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...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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If you’ve been denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, there’s still hope. One of the most important steps you can take is submitting Social Security Form SSA 561 U2, also known as ...
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Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) can be yours if you are a veteran residing in Fresno, Bakersfield, or Stockton, California, with a service-connected handicap linked to combat or combat-related activity. Not all veterans are aware...
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