Changes in the VA Family Caregiver Program Affects Thousands of Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently announced that it will be reviewing approximately 20,000 cases to determine whether the new standards for the VA Family Caregiver Program are met. Th... Continue Reading
Gulf War Veterans Disability Deadline Extended
The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the time limit for Gulf War veterans to claim presumptive benefits for certain illnesses. Often referred to as Gulf War Syndrome, the condition does ... Continue Reading
Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Are Getting Benefits, But Not Always the Correct Amount
A new watchdog report has shed light on significant oversight at the VA, specifically regarding Blue Water Vietnam veterans and their disability benefits. In many cases, the report has shown the in... Continue ReadingDispelling New York Workers’ Compensation Myths
Most are familiar with the workers’ compensation system. You suffer an injury on the job that prevents you from working and your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance pays for your medical bil... Continue ReadingDoes Workers’ Comp Cover Commute Injuries on Long Island?
Long commutes are among the most commonly cited frustrations among workers, but they can also be among the most dangerous. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were a total of ... Continue Reading
Retired and Disabled Veterans Are Due for a Record Raise in 2022
In 2022, monthly checks for disabled veterans and military retirees will see the largest increase since 1983. Those receiving checks could see their monthly payments jump by hundreds of doll... Continue Reading
Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances Program
On Monday, August 16th, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Kilolo Kijakazi, announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions. Compassionate Allowances is an initiative that allows c... Continue Reading
Department of Defense’s Delayed Response to Toxic Chemical Exposure
In 2011, the Department of Defense’s Emerging Chemical program released a report that detailed the risks of exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These substances are known as PFAS... Continue Reading