The Social Security Administration applies a 5-month waiting period. This means that if you are approved for Social Security Disability benefits, a finding will be made regarding the “onset date.” Your onset date is the date that Social Security has determined that you became disabled. You will not receive any benefits for the first 5 […]
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Your Entitlement to Transportation Costs
New York State Workers’ Compensation Law Section 13(a) provides that an employer must not only provide adequate medical treatment but also access to that treatment. Transportation costs should be reimbursed so long as the proper mileage reimbursement request is made by the claimant. Often times, such payments are referred to as “M&T” payments. This is […]