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Competent and successful disability representation. We believe that Parmele Disability offers the best social security disability representation available.
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At Parmele Disability Advocates, we focus on taking up the fight with the Social Security Administration on behalf of those who have been denied their rightful Social Security or VA disability benefits. When you have an attorney who focuses on one area of law, they become specialists in that field: they know how the law and the system at the Social Security Administration works. This allows our attorneys to offer the very best in social security and VA disability representation. Parmele Disability is one firm with 17 offices throughout Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. We are devoted to nothing but disability law. That's all we do. Visit http://parmeledisability.com to schedule your free consultation.

02/20/2026

Sgt. Frank Del Duca is delivering a thrilling finale on the Olympic ice track as a leader of Team USA bobsled.

A proud Army 11B Infantryman and pilot for both the two‑man and four‑man sled, Frank has been at the top of his game. He’s ranked 4th overall in the World Cup standings for the two‑man event and even tied for 4th at the 2025 IBSF World Championships in both disciplines — a performance that proves Team USA is knocking on the medal door.

Earning the golden honor, Frank was chosen by his peers as one of Team USA’s flag bearers during the Opening Ceremony — the first U.S. bobsled pilot to receive that distinction in 70 years. His rise from selling personal valuables in 2018 to secure sled runners, to enlisting in the Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) in 2019, tells a story of relentless sacrifice and patriotism.

This week, Frank guided his sled through the intense Olympic heats in Cortina — a culmination of years of grit, discipline, and service. Whether navigating hairpin turns at 90+ mph or hoisting the flag high, he stands as a shining example of military endurance meeting Olympic excellence.

Charge ahead, Sgt. Del Duca — the Army, the military community, and a proud nation are cheering you to the finish line.

02/20/2026

IMPORTANT LEGAL UPDATE FOR VETERANS:

The recent State of Texas lawsuit against VA Claims Insider should serve as a strong warning about the dangers of predatory “claim‑shark” businesses. The court found that the company misled veterans with promises of “free” help, hid significant fees, and tried to collect illegitimate debts — all while operating without VA accreditation.

Parmele is committed to protecting veterans and we want to be absolutely clear: Only VA‑accredited attorneys, agents, and VSOs are legally authorized to assist with VA disability claims. Accreditation ensures oversight, ethical obligations, and accountability — protections these unaccredited companies simply do not provide.

WHAT THIS MEANS:
If someone offers to “coach” you or "consult" with you on your VA claim, charges fees tied to your benefits, or cannot prove VA accreditation, they’re not only a bad option — they may be violating the law.

Your service earned you benefits. Your representation should meet the same standard of integrity. If you have questions about your claim or think you were targeted by a claim‑shark company, we’re here to help. We are just a phone call away: 866-841-7459.

Parmele Disability Advocates. Helping you get the benefits you deserve.

02/19/2026

Honoring the Coast Guard Reserve Birthday

Today, we celebrate the dedicated men and women of the United States Coast Guard Reserve—citizen‑servants who stand ready to protect our nation’s waterways, respond to emergencies, and support missions at home and abroad. Their commitment to service strengthens our national security and ensures that help is always within reach when disaster strikes.

To every Coast Guard Reservist: thank you for your readiness, resilience, and unwavering dedication to duty. Your service keeps our shores safer and our nation stronger.

Semper Paratus — Always Ready.

Parmele Disability Advocates. Helping you get the benefits you deserve.

02/18/2026

We are often asked, "WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME?"

Let's talk about that: SSD is based on your work history and taxes you've paid into Social Security. SSI is need-based and does not require work credits. Some individuals qualify for both.

If you have questions regarding SSD, your next best step should be to contact Parmele Disability Advocates. Call us at 866-815-5244 to schedule your no-cost consultation. Together, we will review your situation, answer your questions and help determine your next best steps.

Parmele Disability Advocates. Helping you get the benefits you deserve.

02/17/2026

From FYI and FBI to IDK and CIA, acronyms are a quick and shorter way to communicate commonly used phrases…and the SSA is not exempt from its fair share of disability related acronyms.

Check out our most recent blog at www.parmeledisability.com/blog/ for important acronyms related to your SSD benefits claim.

02/16/2026

Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin is once again pushing the limits of endurance and precision at the Olympics this time on Italian snow.
A soldier in the Vermont Army National Guard and member of the Army World Class Athlete Program, Deedra competes in biathlon a grueling test that blends cross-country skiing with pinpoint rifle shooting.

Her Olympic résumé is inspiring: at Beijing in 2022, she shot 19-for-20 and skied to a seventh-place finish in the 15 km individual the best U.S. biathlon result ever.

Deedra’s story is one of pure grit: a former collegiate runner who picked up skiing at 16, she scrambled to chase dreams driving across states, training in her car, then joining a biathlon talent ID camp at age 25. By 2019, she’d enlisted and balanced military duties as a Human Resources Specialist, training full-time and racing on the World Cup circuit through WCAP.

A beautiful Olympic twist: in Beijing, she met her future fiancé an Alpine snowboarder and they locked eyes under their masks at that Opening Ceremony.

Now, with her family finally able to watch in real time and more experience under her belt, Deedra is back on the Olympic snow, aiming to become the first American to medal in biathlon.

As she glides and shoots through the Italian Alps, she carries the strength, discipline, and Army values she lives by service, excellence, and unwavering resolve.

Go Staff Sgt. Irwin—your country and your comrades stand behind you.

02/15/2026

When it comes to pure grit, Army Sgt. Ben Loomis defines endurance on the Olympic stage.

Competing in Nordic Combined at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, Sgt. Loomis takes on one of the most demanding events in the Games — a brutal test that pairs the fearlessness of ski jumping with the stamina of cross‑country skiing. It’s a sport that rewards mental toughness, patience, and the ability to push through exhaustion — qualities Loomis has sharpened both in uniform and on snow-covered courses around the world.

Ben’s story is rooted in lifelong perseverance. He learned to cross‑country ski at just two years old and was ski jumping by age five, eventually earning a silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games before going on to compete in three Olympic Games for Team USA. Rather than stepping away from service, Loomis chose to enlist in the U.S. Army in 2019, continuing his Olympic pursuit through the Army World Class Athlete Program — proving that elite athletic endurance and military discipline go hand in hand.

Now, as he launches off the ski jump and grinds through kilometers of racing in Italy, Sgt. Loomis represents more than sport. He represents the steady resolve of America’s Soldiers — trained to endure, built to finish, and ready for any mission.

Strength. Stamina. Service. Go Army. Go Team USA.

02/12/2026

At the Winter Olympics, Senior Airman Jasmine Jones isn’t just competing — she’s flying down the ice as a push athlete in two‑woman bobsled, helping Team USA launch sleds to 90+ mph with explosive power and precision.

Jasmine’s Olympic moment is built on grit. After missing the 2022 Games while becoming a new mom, she fought her way back — even enduring a season where she crashed eight times before resetting, refocusing, and rising stronger than ever. That determination paid off when she helped earn silver at an IBSF World Cup event in Altenberg, Germany, punching her ticket to the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics.

Now training in Lake Placid, New York, Jasmine balances motherhood and service as a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force World Class Athlete Program, proving that the discipline of military service and the drive for Olympic excellence go hand in hand.

As she rockets down the track wearing red, white, and blue, Jasmine carries the pride of the Air Force — and the hearts of Americans who believe in service, sacrifice, and never quitting.

Go fast. Go strong. Go Air Force.

02/11/2026

Speed & Steel: Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis
Airmen are used to flying. But Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis takes it to a whole different level.

She's a U.S. Air Force Skeleton athlete competing for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. And in skeleton, "flying" means hurtling down an icy track at 80+ mph on a sled that weighs less than a motorcycle. No engine. No brakes. Just pure speed, steel, and grit.

Skeleton is one of the most dangerous sports in the Winter Olympics. Athletes launch themselves headfirst down a frozen track, navigating razor-sharp turns while experiencing forces that would make most people's hearts stop. It takes a special kind of courage—the kind you find in the Air Force.

Staff Sgt. Curtis brings that same discipline, precision, and fearlessness that defines the Air Force to every run down the track. She's not just racing for a medal. She's representing the U.S. Air Force on the world's biggest winter sports stage.

The skeleton community is tight-knit and demanding. Every tenth of a second counts. Every push start matters. Every line through a turn can mean the difference between gold and fourth place. Curtis has trained relentlessly to master this brutal sport—and now she's ready to show the world what an Airwoman can do when she's got her sights set on the podium.

From the flight deck to the ice track. From "Aim High" to "Go Fast."

If you're proud to see an Air Force Soldier racing for gold, share this and let Staff Sgt. Curtis know we're watching.

02/10/2026

If you are 50 or older, you may want to take moment to read our latest blog which addresses SSD changes that take place at age 50 as well as 55. Visit us online at parmeledisability.com/blog/

Parmele Disability Advocates. Helping you get the benefits you deserve.

02/09/2026

Some athletes chase medals. Pvt. Spencer Howe is chasing a calling.

Howe is a U.S. Army Soldier and pairs figure skater who wants to become an Army chaplain. At the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, he says he saw God working in “mysterious ways.”

He and his partner, Emily Chan, were sitting in 8th place after the short program. They knew they needed a miracle to make the 2026 Olympic team. Then came the free skate. They delivered the performance of their lives, finishing 3rd in the free skate and securing their first Olympic berths. “The roller coaster of the trials really opened my eyes,” said Howe, a motor transport operator. “Looking back at how the competition unfolded and how we were ultimately named to the team, we’re grateful and honored. Now we want to do our best representing the Army and the United States.”

Howe enlisted in the Army in February 2025 and joined the World Class Athlete Program soon after. Basic and AIT pulled him away from the ice for a season—but they also changed how he saw his sport.

“I learned new skills, and when I returned to the ice in June, I brought those skills with me,” Howe said. “I started looking at skating from a Soldier’s perspective and not just an athlete. Taking on the responsibility to compete at the highest level — not just for Team USA but also for the Army — is a different level of commitment.”

Now, training with Chan isn’t just a job. It feels like a duty. That same mindset is shaping his future. Between training sessions and competitions, Howe has gone back to school with a clear goal:
“I’ve even started school to continue my education and eventually join the Chaplain Corps,” he said. “Once I finish my undergraduate degree, I can join the Chaplain Candidate Program, which will phase me into becoming a chaplain once I finish my master’s of divinity degree.”

From the ice rink to the chapel. From hard falls to answered prayers. From Pvt. Howe today to Chaplain Howe tomorrow.

02/08/2026

Some people dream of going to the Olympics. Spc. Azaria Hill was born into it.

Her dad, Virgil Hill, won a silver medal in boxing at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Her mom, Denean Howard-Hill, was a sprinter who won gold in 1984 and silver in 1988 and 1992 on the 4x400 relay team. Now it’s Azaria’s turn.

She started out blazing tracks as a sprinter at Long Beach State and UNLV, then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2024. Today, she’s one of Team USA bobsled’s top brakewomen in the two-woman sled and serves as an 88M, motor transport operator in the Army.

“My parents are super excited to experience this from the other side,” Hill said. “They’re happy. Making the team is the result of all the hard work I’ve put in with my coaches.”

Those coaches – Lt. Col. Chris Fogt, Lt. Col. Garrett Hines, and Sgt. 1st Class Shauna Rohbock – have helped her turn raw speed into Olympic power:

“We do constant video review, analyze numbers and data — and the data doesn’t lie. Their experience as former competitors has been extremely helpful.”

Hill isn’t just chasing medals. She’s using the Army’s World Class Athlete Program to go back to school for her master’s and work toward becoming an officer:

“We work on all aspects of ourselves, not just athletics. They make sure we stay on top of classes and training, even overseas. They push us to grow professionally and athletically.”

From a family of Summer Games legends…
…to a Soldier hurtling down an icy track in Italy. That’s legacy. That’s grit. That’s Spc. Azaria Hill.

If you’re proud to see a U.S. Soldier carrying her family’s Olympic torch into 2026, share this story.

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