Author Archives: Michael Varon
Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Disability Fraud
A lot of fraud goes on in the government. The government offers Social Security disability benefits, unemployment benefits, welfare benefits and much more. Many people try to take advantage of these benefits by engaging in fraud. Fraud is illegal and can result in prison time, among other penalties. An Arkansas woman was arrested for… Read More »
Getting Social Security Disability Benefits During the Pandemic
Getting approved for government benefits such as Social Security Disability benefits is never an easy process. It’s mostly a waiting game, which can be frustrating after a while. Seems like Americans have to wait for everything. Shoppers wait in line to pay for items at the store or fill up their cars with gas…. Read More »
Veterans Will Likely See COLA Increase Later This Year
2020 has been a crazy year for all Americans, but there is hopefully light at the end of the tunnel. Finances will hopefully turn around and lead to better jobs for those who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic. Even veterans are expected to see a much-needed increase to their monthly checks…. Read More »
Man Denied Workers’ Compensation Benefits After Working Other Positions, Refusing Treatment
After any type of accident, it’s important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. This is especially true in cases of workplace accidents, since an injured employee wants to heal up as quickly as possible so they can return to work. Also, when a person claims to be injured in a workplace accident… Read More »
Too Sick to Work? Consider SSDI Benefits
Many people are unaware of the many benefits of Social Security. Some think it’s only there for retirement purposes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Social Security provides benefits to the old and young. Even children can receive benefits if they are eligible. Those who are disabled can receive Social Security Disability Insurance… Read More »
Artificial Intelligence, Robots Help Streamline Veterans Benefits
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides money and other benefits to veterans and their families. The agency, however, receives so many applications and pieces of mail. In fact, it receives 25,000 or so letters on a daily basis. You can imagine how long it would take to sort and open all these letters by… Read More »
How to Avoid Workers’ Compensation Claims With Remote Workers
The workplace has seen many changes this year. With COVID-19 claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans, companies are having to adapt to a remote workforce. It’s no longer deemed safe for employees to come to work, so they are completing their tasks from home. The remote workforce has tripled this year…. Read More »
Social Security Disability Benefits Could End if Payroll Taxes are Deferred
President Donald Trump has been discussing the possibility of deferring payroll taxes. Workers would not have to repay them until next year. While this plan would result in a little extra money for those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, should this be implemented, it would hurt those who rely on these payroll taxes… Read More »
Poor Outcomes for Those Waiting for Social Security Disability Benefits
Millions of Americans try to take advantage of the benefits that are available to them, such as Social Security Disability. This type of income can be a lifeline to those who have no income, but it doesn’t come easy. There are many bureaucratic hurdles to overcome, like any government program, Sadly, though, hundreds of… Read More »
Health Issue Forcing Early Retirement? Consider Social Security Disability Benefits
While most Americans are eligible to start receiving Social Security checks at age 62, they can maximize their payments by working until age 70. Because of this, many people delay retirement. But sometimes things don’t go as planned. Some people are forced to stop working earlier than they expected due to a health issue…. Read More »