#disability-benefits

#disability-benefits

Over decades, the government has spent billions ondisability payments for veterans with sleep apnea, a common condition that interrupts breathing during sleep and causesfatigue. In early 2022, officials were determined to pare that back. Medical advances mean most apneasufferers now have few or no symptoms and can hold jobs. So Denis McDonough, then the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced a proposal to change the benefits system to reflect the new reality, and - going forward - slash monthly checks for many veterans.

Replace outdated data: This proposed change has bipartisan support. It would use the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) to replace the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The Social Security Administration must make decisions about how to interpret occupational data, including determining how many jobs exist at different skill levels and requiring different levels of exertion, as these factors impact eligibility. Regulatory changes would both alter the data source and modify this process.

Tony Henderson, who has kidney failure, criticized the personal independence payments (PIP) system, stating the "tick-box system" does not target the right individuals with needs.

If this really bothers you, or if you're genuinely concerned that this might come back to bite him or his family, the best place to start is an honest conversation with your nephew.