Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Veterans Denied Benefits to See New Appeal Options Soon
Veterans have worked hard to defend their country and should not have to worry about getting their benefits denied. In the past, veterans have had to wait many months and even years to get the benefits they deserve. A new process is hoping to change that. Starting February 19, the Department of Veterans Affairs… Read More »
Man Forced to Pay Back $134,000 in Social Security Disability Payments
Social Security Disability payments are a much-needed benefit for those who are disabled to the point where they cannot work and earn income. However, many people try to take advantage of the system and claim benefits even though they are still able to work. Some even continue to work, reaping income from two sources…. Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Nightmare for Delta Airlines Employees
When employees are injured on the job, they expect that their employer will take care of them and help them obtain workers’ compensation benefits, which they are not only entitled to receive, but also required to receive under the law. However, some employers will fight their workers to avoid paying up. This practice is… Read More »
Understanding VA Individual Unemployability
Those who serve our country often end up injured in the process. Serving in a war can cause physical and emotional harm that can last many years or even the rest of a person’s life. Once a person retires or otherwise leaves the service and comes back to civilian life, they may be unable… Read More »
VA Continues to Have Issues with GI Bill
We have all dealt with computer issues at some point or another. Maybe your desktop has experienced the blue screen of death. Maybe you couldn’t log into your work computer. Perhaps the cash register at your local supermarket experienced a glitch and needed to be shut down. Computer issues can be frustrating, and not… Read More »
New York Workers’ Compensation Board Charged with Abuse of Power Over Text Message
Technicalities can ruin an injured person’s workers’ compensation claim. Even something as seemingly minor such as not disclosing a text message can cause a claim to be denied, leaving a person without much-needed benefits. This recently happened in New York. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York decided that the New… Read More »
Social Security Disability and Spousal Benefits
Social Security is an intricate area of law. There are many ways to get benefits, but many do not know how. There are strict requirements that need to be met. Plus, there are situations in which Social Security retirement benefits and disability benefits coincide. For example, if you are receiving disability benefits and your… Read More »
Understanding Aid & Attendance for Veterans
Veterans are offered many benefits for serving their country, such as tuition aid, housing assistance, medical care and pensions. There are many other benefits that veterans tend to overlook because they have no idea that they even exist. One such benefit is Aid & Attendance. Aid & Attendance is often overlooked, but has been… Read More »
Man Arrested for Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits While Working at Family Business
Unfortunately, many people take advantage of government benefits. You have likely heard stories of people working while on unemployment. Even those injured in the workplace sometimes go on to work somewhere else while obtaining workers’ compensation benefits. This was the case for a New York man. He claimed he was out of work due… Read More »
How is Disability Defined by Social Security?
You broke your arm and now cannot even write your name. A car accident has left you paralyzed and unable to move. Cancer has left you fatigued and unable to work an eight-hour day. In any of these situations, would you be considered disabled? It’s possible, but it depends on the situation. In order… Read More »