Margaret Wadsworth

Attorney · Northeastern University School of Law

Margaret Wadsworth has been an attorney for 20 years. She operates the Wadsworth Law Firm, located in Conway, SC. Her practice includes disability law, elder law, Medicaid eligibility planning, Aid and Attendance eligibility planning, special needs planning, estate planning,  and veterans discharge upgrades. She serves clients up and down the Grand Strand and does house calls.

She holds a law degree from Northeastern University School of Law and a B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts at Boston (summa cum laude). Wadsworth has been licensed to practice law in Massachusetts since 1994 and in South Carolina since 2013. She is a member of Elder Counsel, accredited with the VA to represent veterans, admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, is a Registered Representative with the Social Security Administration, and is a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates.


Articles by Margaret Wadsworth

Oregon State Veterans Benefits
Many veterans living in Oregon leave money on the table because they don't know about the full range of benefits available to them via the state's veterans affairs department in addition to federal VA benefits.
Article 15 Military Disciplinary Process
The most frequent type of military discipline available under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is an Article 15.
How to Appeal Findings of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)
You can choose whether to accept or appeal the PEB findings about issues such as your fitness to serve, your disability rating, and the type of unfitness finding issued.
Texas State Veterans Benefits
In addition to veterans benefits available to you through the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you are also eligible for state benefits through the Texas Veteran's Commission.
VA Ratings for a Service-Connected Mental Health Disability
The VA rates all service-connected mental illnesses by the severity of limitations and symptoms.
Physical Evaluation Boards (PEBs) and the Disability Evaluation System (DES)
If you find yourself referred to the Disability Evaluation System (DES), learn how the process works.
How the Military Justice System Works
The Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ, dictates the procedure and punishment for offenses committed by servicemembers on active duty.
California State Veterans Benefits
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) offers many state benefits to veterans in addition to the benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VA Disability and Agent Orange Compensation
Vietnam vets can get disability compensation for some diseases many years after exposure to Agent Orange.
Dealing With PTSD In the Military and as a Veteran
While you are on active duty for the military, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and not realize it.