Recent Blog Posts
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Hearing Loss
When people think of workplace injuries, hearing loss does not often come to mind. However, it is a common issue in many industries, particularly construction, agriculture, manufacturing, mining and oil/gas extraction. Hearing loss occurs for two main reasons: loud noise and chemicals (such as solvents and nitriles). There are three types of hearing problems…. Read More »
VA Urged to Add Hypertension to List of Agent Orange Conditions
Many veterans were affected by an herbicide called Agent Orange while fighting the Vietnam War. Agent Orange has been associated with a variety of health conditions including leukemia, diabetes, Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, prostate cancer, respiratory cancer, soft tissue sarcoma and multiple myeloma. Now, studies are showing that hypertension, or… Read More »
Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits for Psoriatic Arthritis
There are many medical conditions that qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. You don’t necessarily need to have a terminal illness, like cancer, but you do need to have a chronic one that significantly impacts your ability to work. One example is psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of medical condition that sometimes… Read More »
State Workers’ Compensation Board Removes Strict Standards
With more and more people working from home due to COVID-19 restrictions, workers’ compensation laws have changed. Until late 2020, New York had strict standards in place for workers, denying claims that did not occur during working hours and while the employee was actively involved in work duties. That changed on October 22, when… Read More »
Legislation Expands Benefits for Veteran Family Caregivers
Veterans deserve as many benefits as possible. Many have been through so much and they have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve for our country. The good news is that lawmakers are recognizing their efforts more and more and passing laws that bring about more benefits, especially ones that focus on healthcare. Veterans benefits… Read More »
Helping Veterans Find Jobs With the Heroes Foundation
It’s been hard for many people to find a decent job in this economy. It’s especially difficult for veterans who are transitioning back to civilian life. Fortunately, veterans have benefit programs that can help. One of them is The Daniel and Salvador Montoya Heroes Foundation. Heroes Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps veterans… Read More »
Can You Work and Earn Social Security Disability Benefits?
You may be disabled and seeking Social Security Disability benefits. At the same time, you may feel as though you can work a little and earn some money. Should you? The better question may be: Can you legally do so? You can do both. You can work part-time and make money and receive Social… Read More »
New York Man Receives $9.5 Million Settlement After Workplace Accident
When an employee is injured in a workplace accident, they may find it difficult to receive workers’ compensation benefits and other money necessary for recovery. It is rare to receive a multi-million-dollar settlement, but as a New York man knows, it can happen. A Buffalo man who was seriously injured in a fall accepted… Read More »
Former Verizon Employee Lies About Injuries, Steals More Than $19,000
Many people are motivated by money. They may lie and steal to obtain it. Many engage in schemes that allow them access to tens of thousands of dollars through government benefits, such as unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation benefits. However, in the end, these people are often caught and arrested. One New York employee… Read More »
SSA Tries to Bar Older Workers From Receiving SSDI Benefits
Many Americans are eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits if they are disabled and unable to work. However, the process to get these benefits is not exactly easy. Many people are denied for various reasons. Others face many months and even years of delays. Unfortunately, the process could get even harder for many… Read More »