Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits During a Pandemic
When a person becomes disabled and can no longer work and earn an income, they may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. These benefits are available to you and your immediate family if you meet the criteria. You must have earned sufficient credits by working for a sufficient period of time. You must have… Read More »
Why Are Social Security Disability Claims Denied?
Nobody plans on being disabled, but things happen. People get injured at work. Some are involved in serious car accidents. A person may suffer a fall at home, breaking their arm or injuring their back or neck. Accidents happen, and while many people heal from their injuries, some sustain long-term or even permanent injuries…. Read More »
Contract Workers Fighting for Workers’ Compensation, Other Rights Amidst Pandemic
Freelancers, rideshare workers, contract workers and others in the gig economy have been fighting for equal rights for a long time. They are not the same as employees, since they work their own schedule and often use their own equipment. They also do not receive benefits such as unemployment insurance, health insurance, retirement pensions,… Read More »
Do Social Security Disability Recipients Qualify for Stimulus Checks?
By now, you have likely heard about the stimulus checks for Americans as part of the coronavirus crisis. At the end of March, President Donald Trump approved a $2.2 trillion stimulus package to aid Americans financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This package includes $1,200 checks for taxpayers based on income, plus $500 for… Read More »
Labor Groups Calling for COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Benefits
New York has been hit hard by the coronavirus. Dubbed the epicenter of the outbreak, the state has seen more than 270,000 cases of the disease so far. More than 16,000 people have died. Most of the cases are in heavily populated New York City. New York is a scary place for healthcare staff… Read More »
VA Services Expanded Online Due to Pandemic
Americans are having to change their way of life due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many businesses are having to shut down temporarily, while others are shifting to online services. Many government offices are closed right now due to social distancing guidelines, and for the protection of employees. The good news is that veterans services,… Read More »
What Will Veterans Get in $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package?
COVID-19 has been ravaging the nation and entire world, for that matter. So far, there have been more than 660,000 confirmed cases and nearly 31,000 deaths—and that number is growing on a daily basis. This virus is wreaking havoc, forcing businesses and even schools to shut down as we get it under control. Americans… Read More »
What to Know About Social Security Disability Benefits During This Crisis
By now, you’re probably well aware that the entire world is dealing with a pandemic. COVID-19 has pretty much halted life for Americans, with residents forced to stay home to prevent spreading the deadly disease. However, sickness or not, the bills don’t stop coming. We all need money to survive. With many workers getting… Read More »
Veterans Benefits Protected During Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus is affecting New Yorkers in various ways. All shows and gatherings in the state have been cancelled. Schools are shut down. Even colleges and universities are shut down, forcing students to take classes remotely. Veterans who are attending in-person classes and are now transitioning to remote classes may be wondering how their… Read More »
Social Security Disability Benefits Limited for Non-English Speakers
Anyone who has applied for government benefits knows that the process isn’t easy. There is so much paperwork involved and so many requirements to meet. In fact, most people get denied the first time. Some give up and lose everything they have. Others keep trying and may try to appeal. Some eventually win, but… Read More »