Stacey Chillemi

Disability Benefits Decoded

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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...

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Stacey Chillemi

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Crack the Code: A Breakdown of Disability Law 14.10.2025 34:15

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 c...