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Trump Considers Cutting SSDI Benefits
We are currently living in tough financial times and the president may be making things even worse soon, especially for a vulnerable segment of the population. The Trump administration is reportedly considering cutting disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by as much as 20%. This proposal could impact hundreds of thousands of people… Read More »
VA Employee Arrested For Illegally Collecting $85K In Disability Benefits
A former Veterans Affairs (VA) employee is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he illegally collected nearly $85,000 in disability benefits while working full-time for the VA in Albany. Edmond Anadio, a 64-year-old man from Gloversville, was arrested and arraigned in federal court in Albany on August 26, 2025. Prosecutors allege that from 2021… Read More »
What To Know About Veterans Affairs Life Insurance
Veterans make many sacrifices for our country. For their service, they get educational benefits, home loans, medical benefits, and much more. In 2023, veterans were given another benefit that they may not know about. That year, the Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) was created to give veterans life insurance benefits, with acceptance guaranteed. As… Read More »
New Conditions Added To Compassionate Allowances List
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program by including 13 additional serious medical conditions, bringing the total to 300 qualifying conditions. According to SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, the expansion underscores the agency’s dedication to making disability determinations more accessible and efficient. He emphasized that by adding these conditions,… Read More »
Man Killed In Roller Accident In Clay
Construction sites often have large equipment on site, which makes the workplace dangerous. This is especially true when safety measures are not in place to prevent accidents. Sadly, a man was killed in a workplace accident in New York. The 41-year-old Syracuse man was run over and killed by a roller on the evening… Read More »
Man Receives $59K In Social Security Disability Back Pay
The government is supposed to work quickly to give us benefits we are owed, but sometimes that does not happen for some reason or another. It is important to be patient, but sometimes, people just cannot wait any longer. A Philadelphia resident who has relied heavily on his faith said it was severely tested… Read More »
Negligent Supervision Action Not Supported Due To New York’s Exclusive Remedy Provision
Laws regarding behavior by others in an employment situation can be confusing, as each state has different rules. In a recent ruling, a New York federal court reaffirmed a stringent legal principle: even in cases involving rape, sexual harassment, and revenge-porn allegations, employees cannot bring negligent supervision lawsuits if the alleged harm arises during… Read More »
Dealing With Bodily Fluids While On The Job In New York
Not all jobs are the same. Some allow you to work from the comfort of your home. Others are more public facing and even require you to get up close and personal with people. For example, workers whose line of work involves emergency services face the risk of coming in contact with people’s blood… Read More »
VFW, VHG Set To Launch Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener
The Social Security Disability process can be frustrating for many veterans. Applicants are unable to work a typical job, yet they have numerous hoops to jump through in order to get approved for any sort of benefits. And there’s no partial disability process available — a person is either deemed disabled or not. The… Read More »
VA Benefit Changes Due To One Big Beautiful Bill
President Donald Trump has been making a lot of changes and trying to pass numerous bills since taking office earlier this year. He has proposed a $453 billion bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in fiscal year 2026. While the bill passed more smoothly in the House, it faces significant hurdles in… Read More »