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FAQ: Understanding Recent Changes to Social Security Claiming Strategies

What changes were made by Congress to Social Security “files and suspend” claims? In 2015, Congress voted to make some sweeping changes to Social Security laws – primarily those impacting retiring Baby Boomers and their portfolios. The following answers some general questions about the changes.…

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Social Security Projections Miss the Mark

Is the Social Security Administration giving inaccurate projections? Now that Congress has punted on any serious measures to reform the Social Security System, critics continue to question the accuracy of the Social Security Administration’s funding projections. The concern is that the SSA’s figures make the…

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A Safety Net for Society’s Neediest

What does the Social Security Disability Insurance program cover? Since the 1950s, the federal government has provided a safety net to people who are considered disabled, and are unable to work and support themselves and their dependents. The Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security…

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The Urban Legend of Disability Fraud

Is the number of social security disability fraud claims overestimated? Rumors of Social Security Disability fraud have been greatly exaggerated. While there are cases of people scamming the system, fraud is not nearly as widespread as some would suggest. There is a growing narrative that…

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New Study Demonstrates Hiring Bias Against Disabled

What can I do if I was denied a job I was otherwise qualified for on the basis of my disability? The New York Times ran an article this week about a study recently presented by Syracuse and Rutgers Universities demonstrating that there is significant…

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How the Social Security Administration Classifies Disability Based on Respiratory Disease or Injury

I have chronic asthma and suffer from frequent attacks. Could I be eligible for Social Security disability benefits? With any evaluation of Social Security disability benefits, the SSA will review the applicant’s occupational information as well as the medical condition from which he or she…

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Richard Seelig Selected as 2015 Super Lawyers Rising Star

How does an attorney get selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star? We at Seelig Law Offices in New York City are very pleased to announce that one of our partners, Richard Seelig, has recently been selected as a 2015 Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for…

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Bronx Woman Files Discrimination Allegations Over Transit Authority’s Refusal to Allow Therapy Dog Onboard

What are my options when facing unlawful discrimination by the public transportation system? As an agency of the state – and leading provider of public accommodation – public transit systems are required to adhere to the tenets of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),…

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Social Security Disability: General Qualification Information

How do I know whether I qualify for Social Security Disability? Generally speaking, those who qualify for Social Security Disability will have worked at a qualifying job for a certain number of years and have a medical condition that qualifies as a “disability” under Social…

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Congress Considers Proposal to Raise Social Security Benefits

What are the proposed changes concerning Social Security benefits being considered by federal lawmakers? Social Security benefits are a vital component of the retirement portfolio of millions of Americans. Accordingly, a Congressman from Florida recently requested a memo from the Congressional Research Service in order…

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