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What Is The Veteran Readiness And Employment Program?
When you think of education benefits for veterans, the GI Bill is probably the first thing that comes to mind. While the GI Bill is a solid program, it’s not the only one available for veterans who seek higher education. The Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program is another one to look into. Also… Read More »
How You May Lose Your Social Security Disability Benefits
If you have become disabled, you may be unable to work. Earning income can be a challenging situation. That’s where Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be helpful. SSDI provides monthly payments to those who are terminally ill or expect to be disabled for at least one year. Getting approved for these benefits can… Read More »
Workplace Injuries And Illness Increasing In New York
If you live in New York, working in the public sector is the place to be. Better pay and benefits, more safety. Safety is the big one. Trying to make a living in the private sector is not easy. Not only are there financial considerations but also physical ones, as going to work is… Read More »
Can You Get SNAP Benefits If You Receive VA Disability Benefits?
As a veteran, you have worked hard to serve your country. You made the ultimate sacrifice and now that you’re disabled, you want to know what benefits and programs you can take advantage of. Navigation the requirements can be confusing because sometimes you cannot partake in multiple programs at once. This may depend on… Read More »
Is Temporary Disability Insurance Helpful To The SSDI System?
When it comes to disability benefits, many people are unaware of what options they have. They may think that all they can do is apply for benefits with the Social Security Administration (SSA). While the SSA does offer Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), that is not your only possible source of income. Temporary disability… Read More »
Number Of SSDI Recipients Falls In May
It seems that more and more people are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but the statistics show otherwise. In May, the number of disabled workers who received these benefits fell by about 20,000, according to data from the Social Security Administration. Roughly 7.25 million disabled workers received Social Security benefits in April…. Read More »
Maximizing Your Veterans Benefits
When it comes to veterans benefits, the more disabled you are, the more money you’ll receive. Veterans benefits are based on your disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A 100% rating is the highest you can get. A 100% VA disability rating is given to veterans who have debilitating service-connected conditions… Read More »
Understanding Workers’ Compensation When Working From Home
When the COVID pandemic hit the United States in 2020, companies started allowing employees to work from home temporarily in order to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. Some people had to go back to the office after the restrictions were gone, but many continued to work from home. Many people enjoy working… Read More »
Did The Employee Make A False Statement?
Many insurers will try to avoid paying out workers’ compensation claims. One way in which they will do so is by trying to prove that the injured employee made false statements in order to obtain benefits. A workers’ compensation board in New York decided that an employee did not make false statements, and an… Read More »
Empathy And Workplace Injuries
Dealing with a workplace injury can be hard for the victim. They often have to jump through a lot of hoops in order to get the compensation they deserve. Their employer may not file a workers; compensation claim correctly or maybe even argue about filing one in the first place. Or maybe the claim… Read More »