Author Archives: Jay Butchko
SSA Office Closures Mean Fewer Approved Claims
The coronavirus pandemic has created a terrible effect for those who are disabled. The Social Security Administration has closed 1,200 field offices in response to the pandemic, making it even more difficult for those suffering from disabilities to get their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims approved. The offices have been closed for almost… Read More »
Veterans To Receive GI Bill Benefits Until Next Summer
One of the most popular benefits veterans receive is the GI Bill, which pays for college—or it’s supposed to, anyway. There has been concern over these veterans benefits, with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) not giving veterans full protections. The coronavirus pandemic has forced veterans to take remote classes. This affects how GI… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Winter Accidents
Winter is upon us and for many workers, it means slips and falls and possibly even hypothermia. These dangers can lead to broken bones, medical issues, and even death. You may not think winter workplace accidents are common—after all, they’re not commonly talked about—but they are, especially in New York. In 2017, ice and… Read More »
Female Workers With Female Doctors Fare Better In Workers’ Compensation Cases
When it comes to getting approved for workers’ compensation benefits, should gender be an issue? Apparently it is, according to a study conducted by economic researchers. The gender of an injured employee’s doctor can be instrumental in getting them approved for benefits, particularly if the victim is female. The study focused on dispute resolution… Read More »
Dispelling Common Myths About SSDI Benefits
When it comes to government benefits, a lot of people are misinformed about their purposes. They may think they don’t qualify or that they don’t serve these benefits. They don’t want to feel the shame of accepting a “handout,” no matter how disabled they may be. That’s why it’s important to dispel the most… Read More »
Veterans Benefits Expecting Large Cost-Of-Living Increase
Inflation is everywhere. Prices are rising rapidly as people struggle to stay afloat. Many people are unable to work, so how can they survive financially? There is good news on the horizon for veterans. Veterans are expected to see an increase in their benefits later this year. On September 20, Congress finalized legislation that… Read More »
What Is A Continuing Disability Review?
Getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits is not an easy road. With delays the norm, you can expect to wait many months or even years for approval. And if you do ever get approved, the drama doesn’t end there. You then have to have regular reviews. In order to receive Social Security Disability… Read More »
Injured Delivery Man Facing Workers’ Compensation Battle
When people are injured while performing their work duties, they can typically file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. However, sometimes employers may try to argue that the employee is not eligible for these benefits. This can lead to a drawn-own battle and even a lawsuit. A New York man was injured during a… Read More »
High Cost Of Veterans Healthcare
Government benefits are meant to last a long time and pay for things such as Social Security, unemployment, and veterans benefits. Many people fight for their country in hopes that they will receive good benefits once they retire. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. It’s costing a lot more than expected to take… Read More »
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation For Workplace Violence?
When you think of workplace accidents, you may think of slips and falls, machinery accidents, crashes, electrocutions, and overexertion. However, workplace violence is also an issue that plagues many workers in the United States. In fact, acts of violence are the third most common cause of fatal workplace injuries in the country. Workplace violence… Read More »