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Disability Benefits Decoded

Disability Benefits Decoded

Written by: Stacey Chillemi
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 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.Copyright Stacey Chillemi Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Crack the Code: A Breakdown of Disability Law

    Crack the Code: A Breakdown of Disability Law
    Oct 14 2025
    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
    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
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    34 mins
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