Are Psychological Ailments Considered A Disability? A police officer began to suffer from anxiety and depression after responding to the 2012 Newtown shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school. The officer has been on disability due to a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and has not…
I recently suffered a serious injury and I am unable to return to work – however, I’m not sure how long I will be hurt. What is the difference between long-term and short-term disability in New York? Disability benefits are an important and – in…
I am a recently hired uniformed employee of New York City. Are there any proposed increases scheduled for my disability pension? Many of New York City’s uniformed officers rely on the availability of disability pension funds in the event of an unforeseen injury or disability.…
What percentage of retired firefighters receive disability pension? According to a review of the New York City Fire Pension Fund’s 2014 financial report, as many as 70 percent of the former FDNY female workforce is receiving three-quarters disability pension payments in retirement. Among these women…
Is the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund running out of money? The Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund (often referred to as SSDI) is an important resource for disabled workers. Reportedly, there were almost 11 million people who received benefits in December 2014. Those…
As a New York City Firefighter, am I entitled to a disability pension if I am injured on the job? The New York City Administrative Code recognizes that firefighting in New York City is highly dangerous by including a lifetime disability pension set at 75…
Can Police Officers and Other Emergency Responders Obtain or Increase Disability Benefits Almost 15 Years After the Attacks? Most Americans are familiar with the extensive funds amassed by various organizations for the victims of the 2001 World Trade Center attacks. While much of this money…
If you are a uniform civil service member, is an agency denial of disability benefits final? When it comes to New York City police, firefighters and other uniform civil service members, those injured on the job are usually entitled to some type of disability benefit.…
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