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Does Marriage Affect My SSDI Benefits?
If you are disabled and have been trying for a long time to get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you know how crazy the process is. You may have waited for more than a year to get approved, so you want to make sure you keep these benefits for as long as possible…. Read More »
Be Wary Of Veterans Benefits Scams
Veterans Day has come and gone, but veterans should be aware of benefits scams and fraud every day. Lawmakers are warning veterans and their families to be aware of scams and fraud, especially by companies who exploit veterans by trying to access their benefits. There are also people known as “claim sharks” who often… Read More »
Woman Denied Extreme Financial Hardship After Workplace Injury
Suffering a workplace injury can be devastating. You’re not only injured but also losing money from not being able to work. At what point does it become an extreme financial hardship under state law? New York law is unclear in this regard. A case from 2010 was denied for extreme financial hardship due to… Read More »
SSDI COLA Up 2.5% For 2025
It’s expensive to live. It seems like the prices for gas, groceries, and everything else we buy are constantly rising. For those who work, pay increases are rare even though everyday costs keep going up. Fortunately, government agencies do keep up with the pace of inflation. Every year, they make adjustments to monthly benefit… Read More »
What Is The 10-Year Rule For Veterans Benefits?
What is the 10-Year Rule for Veterans Benefits? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many benefits for those who have served our country. To protect the veterans who receive benefits, the VA has a 10-year rule in place. What this means is that once the VA has granted a service connection for a… Read More »
Man Killed After Being Trapped In Machine
Nobody wants to die at work. Not many people expect to, but it happens. Sadly, a New York man was killed while working at a paper company. The 42-year-old man was killed after he was trapped in a compactor on September 18. The Milton man became trapped in the machine while working at Cottrell… Read More »
VA Benefits: What Is Chapter 35?
Veterans benefits are broad. There are many types of benefits that veterans, their spouses, and their children can take advantage of to improve their life. One of them is Chapter 35, which is the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, commonly known as Chapter 35. This program offers educational benefits to dependents of veterans… Read More »
I Have Life Insurance. Will That Affect My SSDI Benefits?
Many people are disabled and unable to work. In many cases, this qualifies them to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, depending on the type of Social Security benefit you’re getting and the resources you have, your benefits could be greatly reduced. Many people have questions about life insurance. They may have… Read More »
What Is The Five-Year Rule For SSDI?
If you are disabled and unable to work, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lifeline. These monthly benefits can help you pay bills and living expenses when you are unable to earn an income. Medical conditions and disabilities can be tricky. You may be disabled and then return to work because you’re… Read More »
New York Bill To Provide Warehouse Workers With Protections
In 2022, New York passed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Also known as the 2022 WWPA, this law requires covered companies to disclose production quotas to warehouse workers. It also prohibits quotas that would prevent employees from taking breaks as well as retaliation against employees who do not meet an undisclosed quota. This law… Read More »