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Incomes Of Male Veterans Receiving Disability Benefits: Statistics
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a variety of benefits for veterans. When a veteran is considered disabled while on active duty, they can receive compensation if they meet the VA’s strict rules and requirements. In 2022, the VA spent $125 billion on disability payments for 5.3 million beneficiaries. Those payments are based… Read More »
Benefits For Dependents Of Veterans
Veterans often get injured or killed while in the service. When this happens, the whole family is affected, including spouses and young children. It can be a frustrating situation, especially when there is loss of income involved. When financial issues mount, what options do dependents of veterans have? As it turns out, there are… Read More »
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits In New York
As a worker, you may know that you may be entitled to compensation if you become sick or injured while on the job. But do you know the processes and what to expect? The process of getting workers’ compensation benefits can be confusing. The laws vary by state. Your compensation is based on your… Read More »
“Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Signed Into New York Law
Many people enjoy doing freelance work. They work on the projects they want, use their own equipment, and set their own hours. Sure, you often have to hustle to get jobs, but if you get regular jobs, it can be a nice alternative to working 9-5 in an office. However, one of the biggest… Read More »
VA Benefit Claims Updates For 2023
As we head into 2024, you may wonder about the progress of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Due to the PACT Act, which expanded health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances such as burn pits and Agent Orange, veterans have filed for benefits at the highest rates ever — exceeding… Read More »
More Employees Suffering Workplace Illnesses And Injuries
When the COVID pandemic came to the United States in March 2020, it forced a lot of companies to work from home and help prevent the spread of the deadly disease. Having workers at home also reduced the risk of workplace injuries. Many companies started mandating return to work last year. As the number… Read More »
Veterans Ordered To Repay VA In Overpayments
Veterans are often worried about getting benefit checks from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, many veterans are facing another issue: being ordered to repay five or six figures. That’s right — Thousands of low-income veterans are being told that they were overpaid in their pension payments and now they need to pay… Read More »
How Employers Can Promote Workplace Safety
Nobody wants to work in an unsafe environment, but safety is not always a priority for employers. Millions of workplace accidents happen every year in the United States. While accidents are decreasing, they can still happen. Employers need to be mindful of this. Not only are employees paying the cost with injuries and disabilities,… Read More »
Filipino Veterans Could Get Benefits Under New Bill
When it comes to veterans benefits, there’s not a lot of fairness. Everything should be equal when it comes to who gets what, but the truth is that there is a lot of discrimination in the Department of Veterans Affairs. For example, there is racial discrimination. The Filipino veterans who fought with American troops… Read More »
Backlog Hits SSA, 1 Million People Waiting For Benefits
Are you disabled and waiting for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, you’re not alone. Estimates show that more than 1 million Americans are waiting for their benefits to be approved. That’s a huge number. In fact, this is a record, the most ever. It currently takes the Social Security Administration (SSA)… Read More »