Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Helping Veterans With Cancer Deal With Unique Challenges
Learning you have cancer can be devastating. It can be especially hard for veterans, who may not always have the support they need to deal with everyday challenges. Those with head and neck cancer face unique challenges, such as Veterans with head and neck cancers experience difficult health challenges, such as pain, dietary restrictions,… Read More »
SSA Adds 12 New Compassionate Allowances
If you are disabled and unable to work, you may wonder how to get benefits quickly. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) does allow you to receive benefits if certain criteria are met, the process can be daunting — and very slow. It could take many months or even years to get approval. There… Read More »
NY’s Workers’ Comp Benefits Contributing To Staffing Shortages, Fraud
New York offers a decent workers’ compensation program for those who are injured in the workplace, but is it too good? The state inspector general says that the lost wage benefits available to corrections officers are motivating them to engage in fraud. The state inspector general compiled information about the benefits into a report…. Read More »
How To Get SSDI And VA Benefits At The Same Time
Getting government benefits is not an easy task. There are so many rules involved and just so much bureaucracy in general. This is true when it comes to obtaining benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Both these agencies have disability programs, so you may think that if… Read More »
How Social Security Disability Benefits And Medicare Are Related
If you become disabled due to an illness or injury and cannot work, you may be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These benefits allow you to receive monthly benefits and while they can be helpful in paying some bills, they do not replace your income. If you do receive SSDI… Read More »
Extreme Heat Leads To More Workplace Injuries In New York
Hotter weather may be good for a day at the beach, but for New York workers, the rise in temperatures often means more illnesses and injuries. When the temperature hits 85 degrees, New York City workers are 7% more likely to be injured in the workplace. When temps reach 95 degrees, the likelihood of… Read More »
Marine Arrested For Theft Of Benefit Payments
Veterans do a lot to protect our country from threats. As such, they are awarded many benefits during service, once they retire from service, and when they become disabled. These veterans disability benefits, however, are not for those who are dishonest. They are for those who have legitimate medical conditions and disabilities. When a… Read More »
Guide To Workers’ Compensation Settlements
When you are injured in the workplace, you can often receive workers’ compensation benefits to help replace income. The average cost for a workplace illness or injury claims is $41,353. However, the amount you can expect to receive can vary, based on the cause of the injury, the cause of injury, and the affected… Read More »
What Benefits Are Available If Your Spouse Dies At Work?
When we say goodbye to our husband or wife as they leave for work, we expect that they will return home later that day. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Accidents happen often in the workplace. Sometimes they result in minor injuries. In some cases, though, they result in fatality. Learning that your spouse… Read More »
Veterans Prone To Healthcare Fraud
When veterans leave the military and come back into civilian life, they are often lost. They have no idea how to proceed with life. They have benefits but the lack of awareness makes them prone to financial issues, including fraud, according to a survey by the AARP. In particular, many veterans are unaware of… Read More »