Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Changes To Social Security Occupations List
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability payments to those who have medical issues that prohibit them from engaging in gainful employment. Eligibility is based on strict rules, such as the severity of a person’s medical condition or disease as well as the availability of occupations. However, things can change over time. The economy… Read More »
Disaster Resources For Veterans
We’re now in summer, but severe weather still exists in most of the United States. Record-breaking heat, tornadoes, and even flooding has ravaged the country. These weather issues have wreaked havoc on the homes of many people, including veterans. Veterans are often on limited income, so dealing with home damage can be a huge… Read More »
FedEx Worker Not Entitled To Compensation For Repetitive Injuries
When a person is injured in a New York workplace, they are entitled to compensation (except in a few exceptions). This is true even for repetitive injuries that lead to cumulative trauma. However, proving this can be quite the challenge. That’s because there is so much fraud when it comes to government benefits. People… Read More »