When the VA finds a connection between your illness and military service, you’ll receive a detailed analysis of their decision. Part of it includes getting a diagnostic code based on your symptoms.... Continue Reading
Last Thursday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced next year’s Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA). Social Security payments will rise by 8.7%, the fourth-highest incre... Continue Reading
Last Tuesday, The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard a veteran’s case regarding his retroactive benefits going back over 40 years. Adolfo Arellano, a US Navy veteran, developed PTSD ... Continue Reading
When you file a workers’ compensation claim, the defendant may offer you a lump-sum settlement to pay back for damages instead of ongoing payments. If you’re recovering or have a minor injury, it c... Continue Reading
It can be hard to imagine getting hurt at your workplace, but it happens more often than you think. This is especially true if you work in a high-risk industry. While you can recover damages for yo... Continue Reading
If you receive a total disability rating, you’ll be eligible for full benefits that replace your previous income. Depending on what you do for work, you’ll still be able to make money w... Continue Reading
A few days before the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul signed several bills supporting 9/11 survivors and their families. These laws address several provisions and delays in the Vict... Continue Reading
In the event of an accident at work, many employees are comforted to know that their employer will provide workers’ compensation coverage to help them recover. But if you’re a sole proprietor... Continue Reading
If you’re a veteran who applied for disability and your benefits were denied, your Compensation & Pension (C&P) medical exam results may have been the problem. Being denied the help y... Continue Reading
Starting in 2023, veterans can look forward to an increase in their disability payments for the second year in a row. As a result of rapid inflation and a revised Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), ... Continue Reading