People in New York who are applying for Social Security Disability may face a lengthy process to gain approval, moving from their initial application to, at times, a disability hearing or even further in the appeals process. In many cases, when people are finally...
Month: May 2019
Blue water Navy vets may be eligible for disability benefits
Some New York veterans of the Vietnam War who were exposed to Agent Orange may be eligible for disability benefits if a proposed bill becomes law. The proposed bill would extend disability benefits to blue water Navy veterans who have contracted one of 14 medical...
Why were my SSDI benefits denied?
Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies nearly 50% of disability claims. Many New York families who face the challenges of a disability then have to manage the stress of a denied claim as well. And almost all of these families wonder the same...
Where does New York rank for disability employment?
Individuals with disabilities can face challenges when it comes to employment. Recent statistics suggest that this may particularly be the case here in New York.According to the organization RespectAbility, New York has seen small increases in its disability...