Disability Benefits Decoded

Disability Benefits Decodedhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/disability-benefits-decoded--6759229Win the benefits you’ve earned... without the guesswork.

Host Stacey Chillemi and Attorney Diane C. Haar, founder of Hawaii Disability Legal Services, LLC, break down Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and VA disability—from first application to appeals and back pay.

Every episode slices through the red tape and turns VA/SSA jargon into do-this-next steps—service connection, C&P exams, ratings, TDIU, nexus letters, ALJ hearings, overpayments, and more. You’ll get field-tested strategies for veterans, families, and caregivers across Hawaiʻi, the Pacific Territories, and the wider Pacific.

** NOTE: This show is for educational purposes, not legal advice.]]>enGovernmentCopyright Stacey Chillemihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d6d92456efcb3f5a4b6300fc5f0a7e11.jpgDisability Benefits Decodedhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/disability-benefits-decoded--6759229Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:57:24 +0000Stacey ChillemiStacey Chillemitman4137@gmail.comWin the benefits you’ve earned... without the guesswork. Host Stacey Chillemi and Attorney Diane C. Haar, founder of Hawaii Disability Legal Services, LLC, break down Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI),...Win the benefits you’ve earned... without the guesswork.

Host Stacey Chillemi and Attorney Diane C. Haar, founder of Hawaii Disability Legal Services, LLC, break down Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and VA disability—from first application to appeals and back pay.

Every episode slices through the red tape and turns VA/SSA jargon into do-this-next steps—service connection, C&P exams, ratings, TDIU, nexus letters, ALJ hearings, overpayments, and more. You’ll get field-tested strategies for veterans, families, and caregivers across Hawaiʻi, the Pacific Territories, and the wider Pacific.

** NOTE: This show is for educational purposes, not legal advice.]]>false62892965-7c9b-5e5d-9b1c-e3251accd7acepisodicCrack the Code: A Breakdown of Disability Lawhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crack-the-code-a-breakdown-of-disability-law--68037808If you qualify, you shouldn’t wait years... here’s how to move faster, avoid denials, and keep the money you deserve.

Stacey Chillemi sits down with Diane C. Haar (Hawaii Disability Legal) to break down Social Security, SSI, and Veterans disability benefits—in plain English. Zero fluff. Real steps you can use today.

You’ll learn (fast):

How to prove service connection and pass C&P exams with confidence
The truth about ratings, TDIU, and back pay
SSI vs. SSDI—which one fits your situation
Winning appeals, ALJ hearings, and overpayment waivers
The exact evidence and timelines that move claims forward

This episode is for veterans, families, caregivers, and anyone navigating disability benefits who wants clarity, momentum, and results.

Work with Diane: ⁠hawaiidisabilitylegal.com⁠

Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠Diane C. Haar⁠

** NOTE: This show is for educational purposes, not legal advice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68037808Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:20:07 +0000Stacey ChillemiIf you qualify, you shouldn’t wait years... here’s how to move faster, avoid denials, and keep the money you deserve. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Diane C. Haar (Hawaii Disability Legal) to break down Social Security, SSI, and Veterans disability...If you qualify, you shouldn’t wait years... here’s how to move faster, avoid denials, and keep the money you deserve.

Stacey Chillemi sits down with Diane C. Haar (Hawaii Disability Legal) to break down Social Security, SSI, and Veterans disability benefits—in plain English. Zero fluff. Real steps you can use today.

You’ll learn (fast):

How to prove service connection and pass C&P exams with confidence
The truth about ratings, TDIU, and back pay
SSI vs. SSDI—which one fits your situation
Winning appeals, ALJ hearings, and overpayment waivers
The exact evidence and timelines that move claims forward