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Category Archives: Disability
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…
State Earmarks $7 million to Help New Yorkers Denied Federal Disability Benefits
I was recently denied disability benefits by the Social Security Administration. What are my options in New York? As more and more Americans face career-ending physical and mental disabilities, the available resources for new applicants have steadily diminished over the past several years. Accordingly, applicants…
Public Protests Highlight Possible Disability Discrimination in Ridesharing Companies
Are companies like Über and Lyft required to make accommodations for disabled individuals? The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires business owners to make areas of “public accommodation” reasonably accessible to those with disabilities. Generally speaking, areas of public accommodation are those sections of either…
NYC Council Aims to Assist Taxi Drivers in Obtaining Rightful Benefits & Employment Status
Where does the law stand in terms of disability benefits for taxi cab drivers? In New York, a special short-term disability statute allows for workers across a wide variety of industries to enjoy some semblance of financial security when facing a short-term illness or injury.…
Federal Government Restores Hundreds of Wrongfully-Denied Disability Claims
If I am denied Social Security Disability benefits, can I appeal? Social Security disability benefits are often denied wrongfully, or due to an incomplete application and medical record. Oftentimes, an applicant who receives a Notice of Denial is able to successfully reapply and receive much-needed…
NYC Mayor Proposes New Calculation for Disability Pensions
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.…
More Female FDNY Retirees Receive Disability Than Men
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…
SSDI Benefits Are In Danger of Shortfall
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…
New FDNY Recruits Face Diminished Disability Pay
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…
Police Officers and World Trade Center Injuries
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…
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