In New York, individuals who suffer from invisible disabilities often suffer in silence. Social Security disability lawyers in New York can help you build a
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If you’ve suffered an injury that led to a temporary or permanent disability, you might qualify for Social Security benefits (SSD). According to the Centers for
Qualified disabled workers receive Social Security benefits to supplement income for basic needs like food, electricity, and clothing. Still, many people wonder, “Can a child
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Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits help thousands of Americans pursue the financial support they need. However, many adults wonder, “Will my disability benefits change when
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If you become disabled or develop a condition that prohibits you from working, you may qualify for one of two federal disability programs: Social Security
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Permanently Partially Disabled or Permanently Totally Disabled?
When you’ve been hurt on the job, and your injury is clearly permanent, requiring ongoing treatment for the rest of your life, the workers’ compensation board will have to make a decision as to how you will be classified—are you permanently partially disabled, or are you permanently totally disabled?
It’s important to understand that, until 2007, when a person was classified as permanently partially disabled (the vast majority of permanently injured workers are classified this way), that worker would be entitled to a weekly check for the rest of his life. In 2007, though, the state legislature increased the amount of permanent partial disability payments, but put a cap of 10 years on the award.
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