How Substance Abuse Affects Your SSDI Claim in New York

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly benefits to individuals who cannot work due to a severe medical condition. Many applicants worry that a history of substance abuse will automatically disqualify them from receiving benefits. The reality is more nuanced. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes substance abuse seriously, it does not automatically deny claims based on drug or…

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Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Occupational Diseases in NY

New York workers' compensation law recognizes occupational diseases as distinct from acute workplace injuries. An occupational disease develops over time as a result of your job duties or workplace conditions, rather than from a single traumatic incident. Under New York law, an occupational disease must result from the nature of your employment, not from general environmental exposure that affects the…

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Can I Lose Workers’ Compensation Benefits in New York?

Workers' compensation provides important financial protection after a workplace injury. However, many injured workers worry that their benefits could be terminated. Understanding the circumstances that lead to the loss of benefits helps you protect your claim and maintain the support you need during recovery. At [firm-name], we help injured workers manage these concerns and protect their rights throughout the claims…

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Understanding Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) in NY Workers’ Compensation

A workplace injury can affect you physically and financially. Getting back on your feet means focusing on your recovery and ensuring you get the benefits you deserve while missing work. However, at some point in your benefits workers' compensation case, you may hear the term Maximum Medical Improvement. Reaching maximum medical improvement workers' comp means your condition has stabilized and…

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How Are Workers’ Compensation Payments Calculated in New York?

Suffering a workplace injury can leave an employee feeling confused and vulnerable. Many have questions about the New York workers' compensation program. Injured workers wonder how compensation covered payments get calculated. A workplace injury can quickly throw an employee into a downward financial spiral without money for medical expenses and lost wages. That’s why understanding workers' compensation payments calculation is…

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