Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Compensable Psychological Injuries In New York
Accidents can happen in the workplace. Under New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law, only accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of employment are compensable. While you might think of physical injuries such as broken bones, back injuries, and head trauma, there can also be psychological injuries. Dealing with psychological injuries in an… Read More »
NY Postal Worker Stabbed, Killed
Postal workers have to deal with a lot of stress on the job. These workers travel in rain, snow, ice, hail, and extreme temperatures to ensure you get your mail in a timely fashion. They also deal with vicious dogs and people trying to kill them. Sadly, just two days into the new year,… Read More »
How Will Hiring Freeze Affect Veteran Care?
Since President Donald Trump officially stepped in as president for a second term last month, he’s been going all out. He has been on a roll, signing one bill after another in an effort to make changes to laws and government programs. On Day 1 of Trump’s presidency, he ordered a government-wide hiring freeze… Read More »
What’s Going On With Social Security Disability Delays?
Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, there has been a lot of concern about government programs such as Social Security. Trump has been working with Tesla founder Elon Musk to reduce federal spending through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump has been laying off workers from various government agencies,… Read More »
VA Failing Veterans When It Comes To Mental Health
Being a veteran comes with honor but it also comes with issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, and even thoughts of suicide. Dealing with the fallout of war is a huge struggle that can greatly affect one’s mental health. More should be done to protect veterans and help them ease into civilian… Read More »
VA Layoffs: Are Veterans Affected?
President Donald Trump has been in office for just over a month now and he’s already caused a lot of chaos. He recently ordered layoffs to the federal government, affecting many agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA has laid off more than 1,000 new employees, sparking concerns that there… Read More »
SSDI Delays: Best And Worst States
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments are intended to be distributed equitably based on eligibility. However, it appears as though some SSDI recipients have an easier time getting their benefits than others based on location. That’s right — where you live can play a major role in how quickly your application is processed. According… Read More »
What Is The ABLE Act?
December 19 marked the 10th year of the ABLE Act. The Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. It allows those with disabilities to open a tax-free savings and investment account. Investment growth under the ABLE Act… Read More »
Attacks On Service Workers
Working in customer service is not for the faint of heart. Retail clerks and fast food workers are fearing for their lives as attacks on service workers rise. And we’re not talking about verbal attacks. Yelling, screaming, and cursing at workers is nothing new for customers. Now they’re getting even more aggressive and resorting… Read More »
What Is The VA Disability 70/40 Rule?
Being disabled is rough. Getting disability benefits is even tougher. There are so many rules involved. You would think that being a veteran would make the process easier, but this is rarely the case. There is the VA Disability 70/40 Rule, which can be helpful to disabled veterans. It refers to a concept from… Read More »