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NY Deli Worker Stabbed While Trying To Prevent Shoplifting
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. Depending on the situation, even working at a deli can be a tough gig. A deli worker is recovering from a stabbing after they attempted to stop a shoplifting in progress. The worker was stabbed by the shoplifter on the morning of May 22 at a deli… Read More »
Summer Jobs And How They Work With SSDI
For people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), summer can be a good time to explore employment opportunities without immediately risking their benefits. Seasonal hiring often increases in industries such as retail, hospitality, customer service, recreation, and logistics, creating opportunities to gain work experience and earn income. One of the biggest concerns SSDI beneficiaries… Read More »
VA Employee Admits To Social Security Disability Fraud
Many government programs have to deal with fraud, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is no exception. Many agencies have to scrutinize claims to ensure that information is correct. When fraud occurs, it can result in significant financial losses, which is why agencies need to always be on the lookout for abuse. A New… Read More »
Changes To SSA Medical Continuing Disability Reviews
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is always thinking of ways to improve customer service and help claimants receive benefits in a timely manner. The agency recently announced that it would transition the processing of medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) from State Disability Determination Services (DDS) to its federal processing site, which is known as… Read More »
“Batman Villain” Denied Workers’ Compensation For Psychological Injuries
A recent workers’ compensation case in New York raised an unusual question: Can a worker recover benefits for psychological injuries after working in extremely unpleasant conditions? The outcome shows that proving psychological injuries is much harder than proving physical ones. The case, Wallace v. New York School Support Services, Inc., involved a custodial employee… Read More »
VA Backlog Dropping Due To Technology, Automation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a busy department, receiving more than one million disability claims every year. The agency has struggled with claim backlogs for decades but it seems to be getting a bit ahead of the game. The VA recently announced that it has been making progress with addressing its claims…. Read More »
VA Rolling Out Automated Fraud Detection Tool
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to roll out an automated fraud detection tool designed to review more than a million disability benefits questionnaires for signs of fabrication or other issues that could trigger a new medical exam and potentially affect compensation. According to agency officials, the tool will be able to quickly… Read More »
Electrician Killed In Workplace Accident At Burgard High School
A workplace accident in New York has claimed the life of a beloved father. The electrical contractor was found dead at a Buffalo Public School District (BPS) high school on February 20. The electrical contractor died at Burgard High School while working at the school. The man was at the school outside of business… Read More »
Financial Aid For College Students On SSDI
Going to college is a goal for most people. Higher education can be costly, but students with disabilities, including those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), have multiple ways to help pay for education. However, you may be concerned that going to school will affect your earnings. You can attend college full-time or part-time… Read More »
How Video Technology Is Transforming Construction Safety In New York
New safety technology is helping companies across many industries cut workers’ compensation claims and curb fraud. But in construction, the impact is especially visible — and it’s all caught on camera. Arrowsight, a safety technology company that specializes in video-based behavioral coaching and analytics, originally developed its technology for industries such as healthcare, food… Read More »