Author Archives: Jay Butchko
More Than 1 Million Americans Receive Benefits For Depression
When you think of eligibility to receive Social Security Disability benefits, you may think of people with physical disabilities. However, disabilities can also be mental in nature. A person may be disabled and you might not even know it, as not all disabilities are visible. Approximately 2.4 million people receive benefits for mental health… Read More »
Why Do Social Security Disability Benefits Get Denied?
If you have become disabled and expect to be unable to work for an extended period of time, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. However, you may be anxious about the application process. It’s all so confusing. How can you get your application approved in a timely manner so you… Read More »
Changes In Workers’ Comp Program To Benefit Injured Workers
It may not be something you think about a lot, but if you work outside of the home, you could be injured while performing your work duties. Heck, you could even be injured if you work from home. So have you ever thought about what would happen if you got injured at work and… Read More »
Homelessness Among Veterans On The Rise
Homelessness is a huge problem in New York. The problem is especially on the rise in New York City, where the number of homeless people has reached the highest levels since the 1930s, during the Great Depression. The coronavirus pandemic has led to massive inflation across the country. Many individuals and families are on… Read More »
SSA Adds 12 New Compassionate Allowances
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is known for its long delays, but it does have a special program to help speed up the process. The Compassionate Allowances program was created in 2008 to help Social Security Disability claimants with terminal illnesses and other serious medical conditions. More than 800,000 Americans have claimed benefits through… Read More »
Actress Charged With Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Celebrities are no different from normal folk. They have the same motivations as the rest of us. They may think they’re above the law, but they’re really not. If they engage in unethical and illegal activities, such as fraud, they will get caught. An actress has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud. Q’orianka Kilcher,… Read More »
Why Are Social Security Disability Benefits Recipients Declining?
If you read articles and listen to the news, it appears as though there are way too many applying for and receiving Social Security Disability benefits. They need to improve their medical conditions and get off the system. High numbers of applicants and recipients were a problem for 35 years for several main reasons…. Read More »
Postal Worker Pleads Guilty To Veterans Benefits Fraud
When a person has served in the military, they are entitled to certain benefits. However, providing false information in order to obtain these benefits is fraud, which can be punishable by many years in jail. Sometimes restitution can also be ordered. A postal worker has recently pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining veterans benefits. The… Read More »
How To Speed Up Approval Of A Social Security Disability Claim
The COVID pandemic has caused a lot of delays and frustration in our everyday lives. It’s been especially challenging for those who need benefits such as Social Security Disability benefits. Wait times are continually increasing and are now at an average of 169 days to get a decision on a claim. That’s close to… Read More »
Common Causes Of Workplace Accidents
We expect to be safe while at work, but sometimes that does not happen. Even in a seemingly safe environment such as an office, accidents can happen. Some are minor, while others are severe or even deadly. There are many factors that can make workplaces unsafe. What should you look for while performing your… Read More »