Recent Blog Posts
Tax Benefits For Veterans
We’re already in February and tax season is now underway. Some people enjoy this time of year if they are getting a tax refund. If they’re not and they have to pay taxes, then they may be delaying submitting their taxes for as long as possible. The tax code offers many tax benefits for… Read More »
New York Introduces Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Bill
In an employment setting, retaliation should never be an issue or concern. Employees should feel free to exercise their legal rights in regards to workplace injuries, unsafe work duties, and taking time off for jury duty or to provide care for loved ones under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Many New York… Read More »
Less Commonly Known Benefits For Veterans
Veterans do a lot to protect our country. As such, they are given many benefits when they retire or leave the service. Many are aware of medical, housing, and education benefits, but there are many benefits that veterans should be aware of. However, transitioning from a servicemember to a civilian is not an easy… Read More »
New York Bus Driver Sentenced For Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Many people engage in overemployment — which involves working multiple jobs at once — in order to earn as much money as possible. Some people try to do this with government benefits like workers’ compensation. They work other jobs even though they’re supposed to be too disabled to work. This situation happened in New… Read More »
VA Processing Claims At Fastest Rate Ever
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has good news for veterans: claims are getting processed more quickly. In fact, the agency claims that it is processing claims at the fastest rate in history. The VA hired more employees to process claims after hundreds of thousands of veterans have filed new claims in order to… Read More »
Caregiver Benefits Now Available To All Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many benefits to veterans, but some are limited based on when the veteran served. An example of this was caregiver benefits. Previously, the only veterans eligible for these benefits were those who served before May 1975 or after September 2001. That is no longer the case. Starting… Read More »
Doing Your Social Security Disability Hearing Remotely
If you’re disabled and unable to work, you may have been told to file a Social Security Disability claim. However, be warned: these claims are rarely ever approved the first time around – and if they are, it’s never done quickly enough. You do have the right to appeal. Appeals are done through hearings…. Read More »
Many Applicants Denied SSDI Benefits Due To Outdated Job Titles
When a person applies for Social Security Disability benefits, they have a huge chance of being denied. In fact, most of these claims are denied the first time around. These denials can happen for many reasons. Maybe the claimant didn’t thoroughly fill out the application or submit even evidence. But sometimes the denials are… Read More »
Can You Get SSDI And SSI Benefits At The Same Time?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two disability programs administered by the Social Security program. They both have different requirements, but you may wonder: is it possible to qualify for both and receive benefit payments from both sources? Technically, yes, you can get SSDI and SSI benefits concurrently, but… Read More »
How Many Work Credits Do You Need For SSDI?
Not everyone qualifies for Social Security benefits. To be eligible, a person must have 40 credits, which amounts to 10 years of work. This is not the same for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) though. People can qualify with fewer credits based on their age. For example, if you are under the age of… Read More »