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Don’t Be Fooled: The Workers’ Compensation Board Is Not Interested In Protecting Your Rights As An Injured Worker

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If you have not been involved with the New York State Workers’ Compensation System, your first impression might be that the process is simple and effective. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. A new project now being called “Streamlined Conciliation Process” severely restricts the injured worker’s right to a fair hearing before a […]

What Are The Recent Changes To New York Workers’ Compensation Laws?

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In recent years, the New York state legislature has made a series of significant changes to the laws pertaining to workers’ compensation. Some of these changes have significantly impacted the allowable benefits for workers who have suffered job-related injuries. These changes have specifically impacted those that were injured after July 1, 2007. There are several […]

Can Bipolar Disorder Qualify for Social Security Benefits

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In certain cases, a diagnosis of bipolar disorder may qualify as an impairment under the Social Security Disability statutes. If a formal diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been made a claimant will also have to prove significant restrictions in activities of daily living, maintaining social functioning, maintaining concentration, or repeated episodes of decomposition. As with […]

Payment Of Back Due SSI Benefits

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If you have been awarded SSI disability benefits and you are owed back payments that are more than three times the maximum monthly benefit amount, these back benefits will be paid in three separate monthly installments, 6 months apart. The first two of these monthly installments cannot exceed three times the maximum monthly benefit amount. […]