Monthly Archives: March 2020
Military Sexual Trauma Bill Leads to Expanded Benefits for Servicemembers
Many people join the Army, Navy, Coast Guard or other branch of the military because they are lured by benefits such as paid college, health benefits, pensions and home loan programs, among other things. However, military life is not easy. It’s a rough life protecting the United States from threats of other countries. Veterans… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Discontinued for Man Seen Lifting Religious Pamphlets
When a person is injured on the job, some expect to receive compensation for a long time—or even the rest of their lives. This is rarely the case. Most injuries do not warrant long-term benefits. So when a person is seemingly disabled for an unreasonable amount of time, state workers’ compensation boards tend to… Read More »
Tightened Eligibility Requirements for Social Security Disability Benefits
Changes are on the way for recipients of Social Security disability benefits, as well as those who are disabled and considering applying for these benefits. President Donald Trump is looking for ways to lower federal spending, and cutting disability benefits is one of these ways. Currently, more than 8.5 million Americans receive Social Security… Read More »
Changes to Workers’ Compensation Laws in New York
A new year means new laws, particularly workers’ compensation laws in New York. This is great news for those who have been injured while on the job. On January 8, lawmakers passed numerous bills that will change workers’ compensation laws in the state. These laws expand eligibility, treatment and benefits for certain medical conditions…. Read More »