A Northern Indiana woman who applied for Social Security disability benefits shortly after graduating from high school was unconvinced on 7and Circuit Court of Appeals that an administrative law judge erred in dismissing his application. Danielle Albert, 23, suffers from epilepsy, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, migraines and insomnia. She has only …
Read More »How to claim and criteria
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. In the United States, people with severe cases may be eligible for disability benefits. COPD is a commmon condition that varies in severity. COPD causes no symptoms in some people, while it can cause respiratory failure in …
Read More »More than 1.1 million people waiting for disability benefit claims
WAITING for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to approve your application for disability benefits can be a painfully long process for many. There is a backlog of more than 1.1 million disability claims, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press. 1 It is said that the first SSDI applications are …
Read More »Disability benefits: Carer’s allowance fury as Boris told to increase social allowance | United Kingdom | News
As the cost of living crisis mounts, vulnerable people are struggling to make ends meet, with some forced to sacrifice their basic needs to support others. One such example is Susanne Crosby, mother of a disabled 16-year-old girl with Rett Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that renders her unable to …
Read More »People on PIP switching to the new disability benefit system may need to report the change to the DWP
Following the launch of Disability Payment for Adults in Dundee, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles in March, the next pilot areas to open for applications from new claimants will be in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on June 20. This will be followed by Fife, Aberdeen City, …
Read More »Why Americans in Certain U.S. Territories Can’t Get Disability Benefits
By Anita Hofschneider, Honolulu Civil Beat May 4, 2022 When David Diamadi and his wife Joyce debated returning from Florida to Joyce’s home island of Guam more than a decade ago, they pondered what would be best for their daughter Haley, who has Down syndrome. Down. Find out what’s happening …
Read More »Why Americans in Certain U.S. Jurisdictions Can’t Get Disability Benefits
When David Diamadi and his wife Joyce debated returning from Florida to Joyce’s home island of Guam more than a decade ago, they pondered what would be best for their daughter Haley, who has Down syndrome. Down. Living on the American island territory would bring them closer to many members …
Read More »What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits in Barrie?
Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you’re one of those people, you might be thinking, “I need help. But does my medical condition qualify for disability benefits in Ontario?’ This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% …
Read More »What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits in Timmins?
Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you’re one of those people, you might be thinking, “I need help. But does my medical condition qualify for disability benefits in Ontario?’ This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% …
Read More »Agencies loosen rules on federal government disability benefits, and more
The Biden administration announced two initiatives in the past week aimed at making it easier for certain federal workers and veterans to receive disability benefits associated with chronic illnesses related to their job duties. Last week, the Department of Labor announced a long-awaited easing of the burden of proof that …
Read More »What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits at Thorold?
Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you’re one of those people, you might be thinking, “I need help. But is my medical condition eligible for disability benefits in Ontario? This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% …
Read More »Puerto Ricans denounce SCOTUS decision denying them disability benefits
In the Diocese of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, parishioners celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Fatima. (CNS Photo/Rich Kalonick, Catholic Extension) HEIGHTS OF PERSPECTIVE – Father Enrique Camacho’s grandmother died on February 2, after long battles with dementia and metastatic cancer. She didn’t receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and the …
Read More »Grandmother, 54, who falsely claimed £28,000 disability benefit is taken on Facebook
A grandmother who falsely claimed £28,000 in disability benefits was surprised when she posted photos of herself at several 1950s rock ‘n’ roll themed parties on Facebook. Cheryl Topham, 54, received Disability Living Allowance and Employment Support Allowance after telling benefits officers she needed a wheelchair and crutches due to …
Read More »Woman caught walking unaided after claiming £28,000 disability benefit
A woman claiming £28,000 in disability benefits has been caught off guard by investigators after she was spotted walking around unaided. Cheryl Topham, 54, had rightfully claimed Disability Living Allowance but failed to update the DWP after a successful knee replacement. In 2015, Topham had legally received Employment Support Benefit. …
Read More »High inflation hits those on fixed disability benefits hard
Even before inflation started to rise, Murray and Linda Mann said it was hard for their son Kevin to make ends meet. Kevin, 58, suffers from various health issues including systemic lupus, which has affected his kidneys. He spends a lot of time in and out of the hospital, sometimes …
Read More »Puerto Ricans denounce SCOTUS decision denying them federal disability benefits
NEW YORK — Father Enrique Camacho’s grandmother died Feb. 2, after long battles with dementia and metastatic cancer. She didn’t receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and the family couldn’t afford 24-hour in-home nurses, so Camcho’s aunt quit her job and, for the past two years , slept in the …
Read More »Puerto Ricans ineligible for SSI disability benefits: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court issued a ruling denying access to disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico, Guam and the US Virgin Islands. Meanwhile, in news from other countries, covid cases declined last week. Politico: Supreme Court rejects disability payments for Puerto Rico residents The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an …
Read More »Supreme Court Says Congress Can Deny Federal Disability Benefits to Residents of Puerto Rico
Washington— The Supreme Court said Thursday that Congress is under no obligation to extend federal disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico, ruling that denying the payments, which are by law only available to residents of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, does not violate the Constitution. . …
Read More »Supreme Court Denies Federal Disability Benefits to Residents of Puerto Rico
A cyclist rides in front of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, March 15, 2022. Emilie Elconin | Reuters The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a federal law that denies Puerto Rican residents disability benefits. The court ruled 8 to 1 that Congress could deny Supplemental Security …
Read More »Supreme Court Upholds Puerto Rico’s Disqualification From Disability Benefits
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a federal law that denies disability benefits to U.S. citizens living in Puerto Rico. In an 8-1 decision, the majority ruled that Congress did not violate the Constitution by excluding Puerto Rican residents from Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a monthly cash payment for the …
Read More »Congress doesn’t have to grant disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution does not require Congress to extend a federal disability benefits program to residents of Puerto Rico. The big picture: In an 8-1 decision, the court ruled that because Congress treats residents of Puerto Rico “differently” from those who live in the states …
Read More »Jury convicts Massachusetts agency owner Quinn of stealing disability benefits
The owner and operator of an Arlington, Massachusetts-based insurance agency was found guilty by a federal jury in Boston of fraudulently receiving government disability benefits. Patrick Quinn, an ex-Marine who said he was disabled due to multiple service-related physical injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS), was convicted on April 12 …
Read More »Will my disability benefits change if I move to another state?
Q. If you receive Social Security disability benefits in one state and move to another state, will this affect your Social Security disability? Would it go up or down or would it stay the same? – Leave, maybe A. Good question. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits do not change …
Read More »NJ Disability Benefits Website Redesign Offers More Accessible Tools
EAST OF HANNOVER, NJ, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The World Institute on Disability (WID), along with the Kessler Foundation, are pleased to announce the release of their new New Jersey Disability Benefits 101 (NJ DB101) website. The new design site features upgrades in functionality, appearance, and improved accessibility. An …
Read More »Social Security Disability Benefits: How to Apply?
JTo understand what this support consists of, it is necessary to specify that the definition of disability of Social Security is different from that of other programs and that Social Security only covers total disability, since it does not does not pay benefits in the event of partial disability or …
Read More »Local veterans concerned about change to disability benefits for tinnitus, sleep apnea and mental health
NEW YORK (WABC) — Local veterans are concerned about the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ proposal to remove tinnitus as a stand-alone disability and change the language surrounding a sleep apnea-related disability. The VA made the announcement in February and said in an email to veterans, “The proposed updates to …
Read More »End the two-tier disability benefit system
In the period before the introduction of disability benefits, disabled people unable to work were often forced into poverty and considered undeserving of public assistance. The creation of public disability benefits marked a sea change in the government’s treatment of people with disabilities, signaling societal recognition of their right to …
Read More »Which States Have the Best Social Security Disability Benefits?
Regardless of where you live, the Social Security Administration will send Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income recipients the same amount, all else being equal. The benefits for each are based on the beneficiary’s work history or needs. Depending on where you live, your state may provide a …
Read More »Ankylosing spondylitis and disability benefits: what you need to know
Individuals with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) who meet the requirements of the Social Security Administration (SSA) definition of disability may be eligible for benefits. Working with a doctor and a representative can help a person through the application process. Although the SSA recognizes AS as a potential disability, a person with …
Read More »Three life changes that could increase your Social Security and disability benefits
UNEXPECTED changes can sometimes occur that will improve the benefits you receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But generally, benefits increase each year due to a cost of living adjustment (COLA), which measures the consumer price index. 1 COLA generally increases benefits each year, while other factors that may …
Read More »The Impact of Disability Benefits on Employment and Crime
A Federal welfare reform that took effect on August 22, 1996, required low-income children with disabilities to be medically evaluated as part of the Social Security Administration process to determine if they would continue to receive assistance in cash as adults under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Almost all …
Read More »Social Security disability benefits worth $1,000 are available if you’re battling Covid
HOUSEHOLDS struggling with “long Covid” may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits worth thousands of dollars. While millions of Americans are recovering from Covid, many are still suffering as the virus affects people differently. 1 Those with long Covid symptoms may be offered financial assistance Social Security Disability …
Read More »Food banks: Increase in rent-related visits, disability benefits
A new report examining data from Ontario over a six-year period has found that the factors that increase food bank visits the most are rent increases and changes to disability benefits, helping to describe how concrete policy changes could help those living on the edge. A Wednesday press release explained …
Read More »If Social Security suspends disability benefits, can you appeal?
Q. Can Social Security suspend your disability benefits without offering a reinstatement option? What if you were suspended for working and are no longer working, should that be reinstated? And finally, if you owe an overpayment, can you arrange to pay it back? – Confused A. It gets complicated. Social …
Read More »Rep. Mfume helps man collect $86,000 in disability benefits, to help seniors manage finances – CBS Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a 33-year career serving the US military as a mathematician and computer scientist, Andrew had to retire after being diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis. “He would have worked longer if he could have,” said his wife Mary, “the effects of this prevent him from working and …
Read More »Greens welcome new fairer disability benefits
Mon 21 March 2022 The new Scottish disability benefits introduced today lack the humiliating face-to-face assessments regime of the UK’s PIP model, thanks to the Scottish Greens. Adult Disability Payment (ADP) opens for applications today, April 21, in Dundee, Perth and Kinross and Na h-Eileanan an Iar, before rolling out …
Read More »Millions of pensioners urged to claim disability benefits worth thousands of pounds | Personal finance | Finance
Millions of Britons are not claiming disability benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and pensioners are the worst affected age group. That’s according to Age UK who say now is the time to do a benefit check. Already 2022 has been labeled the “year of the squeeze,” …
Read More »All disability benefits increase in April, including PIP and ESA
ANYONE with an illness or disability who applies for benefits can expect to receive higher payments from next month. Benefit rates will increase by 3.1% in April, including the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer’s Allowance. 1 Benefit payments rise for millions of claimants in AprilCredit: Getty Thousands of Britons …
Read More »Improving disability benefits – gov.scot
End fixed-term exams for people with lifelong illnesses. Disabled people with the most serious health conditions will enjoy greater financial security under the Scottish social security system. The Adult Disability Payment will replace the UK government’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It will be open to new applications in pilot areas …
Read More »Southern Illinois postman faces federal punishment for lying to collect disability benefits | Crime-and-courts
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville letter carrier has pleaded guilty to federal charges of lying in order to collect disability benefits. Randy Goodwin, 56, was charged in U.S. Court for the Southern District of Illinois under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. According to court documents, Goodwin began receiving a federal disability …
Read More »In Kansas, disability benefits are a waiting game with no winners
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – How long is too long to wait for help? That’s what a Kansas family wonders after learning they’ll be waiting 9.75 years to get services for their disabled daughter. Megan Miller is a 37 year old disabled woman. She has a part-time job, friends and …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Thorold
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »Cryan Bill would increase family leave and disability benefits
Cryan Bill would increase family leave and disability benefits Trenton – State-signature programs for temporary disability benefits and paid family leave would give increased payouts, under legislation drafted by Sen. Joe Cryan, which was approved by a Senate committee today . The bill, S-508, would increase the maximum benefit for …
Read More »Can you work while on Social Security disability benefits? Everything you need to know explained
AMERICANS can work and receive Social Security benefits at the same time, but only within strict limits. Payments for either program will stop if Social Security finds that you are earning a substantial salary. 1 Income limits on SSI and SSDI are the same According to the Social Security Administration …
Read More »Social Security & You: More Questions About Social Security Disability Benefits | Economic news
Q: I am 66 years old and I receive my social security. My wife is 60 years old. We have a 25 year old son who has learning disabilities and other mental issues. Despite these problems, he has worked intermittently since the age of 16. But it became too much …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Timmins
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Sault Ste Marie
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Orillia
Medically released service members have options, but they’re not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him out …
Read More »Veterans denied disability benefits in Midland
Medically released service members have options, but they are not exempt from a denied disability claim During his periods of service with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Frank experienced atrocities that scarred him emotionally. He returned to civilian life after 15 years of service, but post-traumatic stress disorder kept him …
Read More »Waverly man illegally got $272K in disability benefits while working, prosecutor says | Crime and Courts
A 45-year-old Waverly man was ordered to repay $272,000 in Social Security disability payments he received illegally over nearly 18 years while working as a floor installer. In addition to the restitution, US District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced James Nieman on Thursday to five years of probation and 12 …
Read More »The Royal Canadian Legion writes a letter to the Prime Minister to eliminate the backlog of veterans’ disability benefits
The Royal Canadian Legion, a community support organization for veterans, wrote a letter urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to eliminate the backlog of disability benefits that many of its members are waiting for. John Sluggett, service officer at Victory Legion Branch 317 in London, Ont., says many veterans are in …
Read More »Supreme Court to decide whether veterans who miss disability benefit deadlines will be reimbursed
The Supreme Court will decide whether veterans who missed filing deadlines for disability benefits due to injury or incapacity should be able to claim back pay from their separation from the military. The ruling could potentially give some veterans hundreds of thousands of dollars in retroactive disability payments, a life-changing …
Read More »DWP PIP benefits: Thousands ‘wrongly’ rejected for disability benefits, figures show
It is estimated that thousands of disabled people have been ‘wrongly’ rejected by the DWP to receive their eligible PIP disability benefits. The Department for Work and Pensions has reportedly had huge flaws in its assessment process, leading to thousands of disabled people appealing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decisions and …
Read More »InLife pays out P1.2 B in death and disability benefits – Manila Bulletin
Death and disability benefit payments from Insular Life (InLife) reached more than 1 billion pesos last year. In a statement, InLife said on Tuesday February 22 that the insurer had paid 4,238 individual claims from January to December 2021, equivalent to 1.276 billion pesos. According to InLife, claims from individual …
Read More »Should I keep my disability benefits or go back to work full time?
After three years, two rejections, and over 12,000 pages of paperwork, I was approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on January 27, 2021. I never thought I would see the process end. Given my previous denials, I wasn’t sure how the trial phase would go. I often lay awake …
Read More »Am I eligible for state or federal disability benefits?
Q. I was discharged on workers’ compensation in May 2020. Workers’ compensation closed my case in January 2021. At that time, I collected unemployment because my employer terminated me. Now I have a back injury. What is available to me: temporary disability from New Jersey or the federal government or …
Read More »Six Ways to Get Social Security Disability Benefits Faster
WAITING for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to approve your application for disability benefits can be a painfully long process for many. According to the SSA, it usually takes three to five months to get a decision on your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). 1 It is said …
Read More »Cerner Partners with Social Security Administration on Disability Benefits
Cerner announced this week that it has formed a partnership with the US Social Security Administration aimed at speeding up the process of applying for disability benefits. The agreement aims to make the retrieval of secure clinical electronic health records more transparent, the vendor said. “Cerner is proud to help …
Read More »Philly lawmakers seek hearings on use of police disability benefits
By Barbara Laker and David GambacortaThe Philadelphia Investigator PHILADELPHIA — In response to a recent inquiry by the Inquirer, Philadelphia City Councilman Allan Domb is due to introduce a resolution Thursday calling for a hearing to examine how abuse of a generous medical benefits program contributes to a existing manpower …
Read More »Vet disability benefits for tinnitus and mental health issues may change
Proposed changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating system will result in lower payouts for veterans with sleep apnea and tinnitus in the future, but higher payouts for veterans facing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The changes are part of a months-long review …
Read More »SSDI: application for disability benefits
Millions of Americans seek disability benefits because they are unable to work. This can take the form of SSI or SSDI, both of which are aimed at Americans with disabilities. The reasons for applying for disability funding may vary, but one thing everyone has in common is that they have …
Read More »More Vietnam veterans are now eligible for disability benefits, but it may be years before they see the money
Vietnam veteran Jim Scott, who now volunteers with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, shared his story at the 2018 Bladder Cancer Think Tank. Scott attributes his illness to his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Photo: Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network February 10, 2022 — Decades after his deployment to Vietnam, …
Read More »Applying for Disability Benefits While SSA is Closed
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest in the spring of 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA), along with dozens of companies, were forced to close approximately 1,200 field offices and move thousands of employees to the remote work status virtually overnight. For more than a year, it was unclear …
Read More »What to know when applying for disability benefits due to long COVID | WUWM 89.7 FM
Long COVID can occur in anyone who has had COVID-19, regardless of their health status at the time or their age. This is a broad and general term for the debilitating illness that persists well beyond your initial COVID-19 infection, with chronic symptoms ranging from fatigue, brain fog, shortness of …
Read More »Disability benefit assessments and the government’s health and disability green paper
Overview The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) uses third party contractors to provide health and disability assessments to inform benefit decisions. The Center for Health and Disability Assessment (CDHA), a subsidiary of Maximus, holds the contract under which assessments are conducted for various benefits, including Work Capacity Assessments (WCAs) …
Read More »SSDI: How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
Many Americans become disabled on the job and end up suffering a loss of income. Maybe that’s when they decide to look into SSDI. SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Income. But how do you know if you are entitled to this benefit? Social Security: Starting your “My Social Security” …
Read More »The incomplete and dubious assessment of the occupational physician in disability files
A seafarer is under no obligation to obtain a second opinion from his personal physician if the company physician has issued an incomplete and questionable assessment. The Supreme Court reiterated in Joemar Bacabac v. NYK-Fil Ship Management (GR No. 228550 July 28, 2021) the need for the occupational physician’s assessment …
Read More »Social Security 2022: Disability benefit pay table and payment schedule
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees a number of programs designed to provide additional financial support to nearly 70 million Americans. For Americans with disabilities, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) both play a vital role in providing financial support. The SSDI program provides funds to …
Read More »More Vietnam vets are now eligible for disability benefits, but it may be years before they see the money
Decades after his deployment to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand in the late 1960s, Army veteran Jim Scott developed urinary symptoms that bothered him enough to go to the doctor. “He asked for a urine sample,” Scott said. “He came back into the room and he said, ‘Guess what? You …
Read More »How Social Security Affects Public Service Disability Benefits
Although no one likes to think about the prospect of becoming disabled, it is important to understand disability coverage under civil service pension programs as well as under the Social Security program – particularly interesting for those which come under the FERS system, but also for many under CSRS. Civil …
Read More »What Are the 5 Types of VA Disability Benefit Claims?
If you are a veteran who suffered an injury or illness in the line of duty, you may be eligible for disability benefits. The amount you receive each month depends on several different factors, including: Your disability rating (a range of 0-100%) How many dependents you are responsible for How …
Read More »Can I lose my Social Security disability benefits?
After successfully filing for Social Security disability benefits, you may wonder how long your benefits will last. Generally, you are eligible for disability benefits as long as you remain disabled. However, several situations can cause you to lose your benefits. Continuing Disability Review All recipients of Social Security disability benefits …
Read More »MPs win fight with DWP to make disability benefits research public
“We’ve reached the end of the road,” Timms said. “We would have preferred that the DWP had done the right thing and published the report itself, so it is with regret that we now have to take the very unusual step of using our parliamentary powers to obtain a copy …
Read More »Thousands of people on disability benefits could be compensated after mistake
Around 118,000 people with disabilities and health conditions have had their benefits wrongfully reduced when they switched to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) – and now the DWP is being asked to compensate them Video loading Video unavailable The video will start automatically soon8to cancel play now Universal Credit and …
Read More »Freiman, Lopez & Murphy Bill allowing residents to use disability benefits to pay for transportation costs to governor
Freiman, Lopez & Murphy Bill allowing residents to use disability benefits to pay for transportation costs to governor (TRENTON) – Recognizing the importance of equal access to transportation for residents with disabilities, a law sponsored by Assembly Democrats Roy Freiman, Yvonne Lopez and Carol Murphy would allow the use of …
Read More »DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Soldiers Passes Assembly
DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Soldiers Passes Assembly (TRENTON) – To ensure that all members of the New Jersey State Police retirement system receive the retirement benefits they deserve, Assembly Member Wayne DeAngelo is sponsoring legislation to clarify the eligibility conditions of state soldiers for …
Read More »DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Troopers Passes Assembly
DeAngelo Bill to Clarify Accidental Disability Benefits for NJ State Troopers Passes Assembly (TRENTON) — In an effort to ensure that all members of the New Jersey State Police pension system receive the retirement benefits they deserve, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo is sponsoring legislation to clarify the eligibility requirements of state …
Read More »What medical conditions qualify for disability benefits at Midland?
Statistics show that nearly one-third of people with severe disabilities continue to work. If you are one of these people, you may be wondering “what conditions qualify for disability benefits in Ontario”? This is both a common and complicated question. This is common because 22% of Canadians aged 15 and …
Read More »The 7th Circuit confirms the refusal of disability benefits
Indiana woman will not receive Social Security disability benefits after 7e The Circuit Court of Appeal said her illnesses do not limit her, at a minimum, to sedentary work. Plaintiff-appellant Brenda Wilder applied for Social Security disability benefits in August 2016, alleging a disability onset date of October 8, 2015. …
Read More »Lack of PCR testing should not impact long-term disability benefits for people with long-standing COVID
As more people suffer from a lengthy COVID and try to access disability benefits, some are asked to prove they were sick, but an Ottawa lawyer says it’s their ability to work, not illness, which ultimately matters. The Ontario government began restricting access to PCR testing last week as an …
Read More »Major changes to disability benefits this year will allow more people to get financial support
The introduction of Adult Disability Payment and the extension of Scottish Child Payment to children under 16 will lead to a significant increase in the number of people eligible for benefits in Scotland from this year. The Scottish Child Payment will increase to £20 from April, providing increased support for …
Read More »Social security disability benefits for dependents
Hand of senior on a wheelchair wheel Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can pay benefits to family members of a disabled person who is unable to work. Spouses, children, and even ex-spouses of someone receiving SSDI benefits may be eligible for their own monthly payments. Each eligible family member could …
Read More »Can I benefit from a homeopathic treatment covered by the invalidity pension?
THE QUESTION I recently applied for disability benefits because I was unable to work at work due to anxiety. I prefer to use homeopathic remedies prescribed by my homeopath. The insurer denied my claim because it does not recognize natural medicine as a prescribed treatment. What are my options with …
Read More »The truth about DWP disability benefits investigated in new Channel 4 documentary
A new Dispatches documentary investigating disability benefits in the UK has aired on Channel 4. The Truth About Disability Benefits programme, filmed and presented by disabled filmmaker Richard Butchins, investigates a series of unexpected deaths, including suicide, of disability benefit claimants, examining how the failings of the Department for Work …
Read More »DWP PIP warning issued as disability benefit decisions overturned
The Department of Work and Pensions has seen 67% of its initial decisions regarding the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changed as a result of a court. New figures from the Justice Department have highlighted how some decisions about disability benefits are being overturned. Of disposition hearings by the Social Security …
Read More »PIP warning issued as DWP disability benefit decisions overturned
The Department of Work and Pensions has seen 67% of its initial decisions regarding the personal independence payment changed as a result of a court. New figures from the Justice Department have highlighted how some decisions about disability benefits are being overturned. Of the disposition hearings conducted by the Social …
Read More »Can both spouses receive Social Security disability benefits?
If both of a married couple meet Social Security’s definition of disability – each has an illness or injury that largely prevents them from working for at least a year or will likely result in death – both can collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). As with Social Security retirement …
Read More »6th Circ. Throw the Truck Drivers Disability Benefit Suit
By Abby Wargo (Dec 13, 2021, 6:45 p.m. EST) – The Sixth Circuit on Monday refused to restart the action in favor of a former truck driver, supporting a trial court’s finding that it had not shown that he was completely unable to work due to inflammation of the spinal …
Read More »6th Circ. Throw in the Truck Drivers Disability Benefit Suit
By Abby Wargo (Dec 13, 2021, 6:45 p.m. EST) – The Sixth Circuit on Monday refused to restart the action in favor of a former truck driver, supporting a trial court’s finding that it had not shown that he was completely unable to work due to inflammation of the spinal …
Read More »Marine Corps veteran convicted of disability benefits fraud
December 6, 2021 A U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Spring Valley who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $183,000 was sentenced Monday to eight months in custody. Anthony Medrano, 42, submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over several years …
Read More »4th Circ. Rekindle Disability Benefits From Former Hyatt Chief
By Lauren Berg (December 7, 2021, 9:59 p.m. EST) – The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday relaunched disability benefits for a former Hyatt chief of Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co. after suffering a debilitating spinal cord infection, noting that the Chief was unable to hold full-time employment when his benefits …
Read More »East County vet convicted of disability benefit fraud scheme
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – A Spring Valley United States Marine Corps veteran who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs over $ 183,000 was sentenced to eight months on Monday of detention. Anthony Medrano, 42, has submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over …
Read More »East County vet convicted of disability benefits fraud
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Spring Valley who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $183,000 was sentenced Monday to eight months in custody. Anthony Medrano, 42, submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over …
Read More »Marine Corps veteran convicted of disability benefit fraud
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A US Marine Corps veteran from Spring Valley who falsely claimed he was disabled and defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs on more than $ 183,000 was sentenced Monday to eight months in custody. Anthony Medrano, 42, has submitted fraudulent claims to the Veterans Administration over …
Read More »Respiratory Illness Draws Attention to Veterans Disability Benefits, Allsup Reports
Air exposure tracking announcements, along with three conditions – asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis – added for VA disability benefits for service in Southwest Asia, signal significant changes Brett Buchanan, Allsup VA Accredited Claims Agent “Clearly, there is interest in better understanding the impact of military service and the development of respiratory …
Read More »What Should You Know About Social Security Disability Benefits?
People with few financial resources who receive SSI are often immediately eligible for Medicaid. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government disability insurance benefit for those who have contributed to Social Security. It is only for those who have disabilities that prevent them from working. If you have cancer, …
Read More »Inclusion of people with disabilities benefits everyone
Supporting and including all employees in the workplace is important to our employees, customers and the community. We want to create an environment for all where we celebrate diversity and inclusion, and where acceptance is the norm, not the exception. Today we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities …
Read More »Harrisburg to pay disability benefits to cop who suffered psychological injuries after Taser incidents
Former Harrisburg policewoman is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because she suffered a psychological injury when coworkers berated her for not shooting her Taser at two suspects, a panel ruled Friday of the Commonwealth Court. The decision, described in an opinion by Judge Michael J. Wojcik, foils an attempt by …
Read More »8th Circ. Won’t Ax workers’ disability benefits win
By Rachel Stone (December 1, 2021, 7:50 p.m. EST) – Eighth Circuit confirmed the early victory of a maintenance worker in his lawsuit claiming that a life insurance company violated the ERISA in him denying long-term disability benefits, believing that while the Minnesota Federal Court should not have weighed the …
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