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Category Archives: Disability
Your disability benefits after your retirement
Many people are concerned about not being able to receive retirement benefits and Social Security benefits at the same time. They may worry that their Social Security Disability Income benefits will end upon their retirement age. Once you reach retirement, there are certain events that…
Understanding how the SSA defines disability is essential
If you’ve been affected by a severe injury or illness, such as a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis, in New York, you may be eligible to receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Knowing how the SSA defines substantial gainful activity (SGA)…
How To File a Disability Claim for Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a severe, debilitating illness that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. The government provides disability benefits to cover the medical bills and living expenses of individuals who are diagnosed with this condition. In New York, there is a process to follow…
Can I Collect SS And A Civil Service Disability Pension?
Many retirees, and public employees in particular, must deal with serious health issues in their post-work lives. If your illness or injury was work-related, Seelig Law Offices can help you obtain New York civil service disability benefits, and any other retirement or disability benefits you…
Can Pregnant Women Get Disability Benefits?
Bringing a new life into this world is a blessing unlike any other. But it often comes with some difficulty. All women must adjust their lifestyle to protect their growing bump, but some are put on bed rest for serious conditions like pre-eclampsia, blood clots,…
ALS Patients Get Faster Access To Disability Benefits
It’s been 6 years since the “ice bucket challenge” went viral. In case you don’t remember, it was a fundraiser for ALS research that required you to video yourself getting an ice cold bucket of water dumped on your head, while challenging those who watched…
110,000 People Died Waiting For SSD Benefits
A shocking new report from the federal government’s non-partisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that from 2008 to 2019, almost 110,000 people died while waiting for the government to make a final decision about their Social Security disability benefits. In addition, 48,000 applicants waiting…
Is Social Security Retirement Or Disability Benefits Better?
Life is a series of choices, and if you are in your early-to-mid-60s and no longer able to work, one of the most important choices you may be soon forced to make is whether to seek disability benefits or start collecting your Social Security retirement…
Committed To Getting Disabled New Yorkers Support
Seelig Law Offices is dedicated to helping disabled individuals in the New York City area tap into the disability benefits they deserve. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become notably more difficult to secure the care and financial assistance our clients need, but we have…
Tax Relief for Disabled First Responders
Engraved on the exterior of the IRS headquarters is this simple phrase: “Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society.” Attributed to United States Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.; the quote is a reminder that the many benefits we enjoy as citizens…
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