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• New York State Workers’ Compensation
• Social Security Disability
• Supplemental Security Income
• Federal Workers’ Compensation
• New York City and State Retirement Disability
• The Doctors Corner - Compensation and Social Security Information for Doctors

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Social Security Disability

• How Fraud is Messing Up our Social Security Disability Program
• Radiculopa-what-othy?
• What the Heck is a Chiropractor and do I need it for my New York Disability Case?
• New healthcare information for New York’s SSA disability claimants
• NEW: Social Security Disability benefits for Early Onset Alzheimer’s

New York Disablity Attorney Blog

• Can You Return To Work While Your Claim Is Pending?
• What Is The Difference Between Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability
• Why Your Employment History Matters

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Library

Social Security Disability

• What Happens If You Return To Work While Your Disability Claim Is Pending?
• How To Win Your Social Security Disability Claim: PART 1
• The Importance of Your Doctor in the Social Security Disability Claims Process
• The Most Popular Topics At A Social Security Disability Hearing
• Difference Between Social Security Benefits And Disability Benefits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability

Q:

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY FOR ME TO PREPARE FOR MY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY HEARING?

A:

The most important thing you can do to get ready for your hearing is to be sure to come PREPARED. 

For starters, you'll want to make sure all of your medical records and evidence have been properly submitted to the Social Security Administration.  Then, you'll want to be sure you know what disabilities you are claiming and bring with you any documents or statements that describe how your disability impacts you on a daily basis. 

At the hearing, judges will be determining your physical and/or mental limitations.  They will want to review the type of work you've performed and assess your ability to continue with these job functions.  They'll want to know the effect of your limitations on a daily basis and might inquire about how often you see the doctor(s) and effects of any medications you might be taking regularly.  Being prepared to answer these questions is a good way to prepare yourself.

If you have other questions regarding this process or your eligibiity to receive benefits, call us at 866-205-2415  for a FREE evaluation.  Often a disabiity attorney can be beneficial in helping you win your claim.

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Videos

Social Security Disability:

• How Much Time Do I need in the Social Security System for Disability Credits
• The Real Story Behind Attorney Fees in Social Security Disability Claims
• What do you do if Social Security Disability has denied your claim?

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News

• Proposals To Americans With Disabilities Act...
  Posted on 7/27/2010
• Disability Benefits Could Pay For New Alzheimer's Trea...
  Posted on 7/26/2010
• Compassionate allowances: Help with severe injury or disability...
  Posted on 6/30/2010
• Severe fibromyalgia? Try for Social Security Disability benefits...
  Posted on 6/30/2010
• Disability Benefits? Don’t expect $250 from Social Security this year...
  Posted on 5/31/2010

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FAQs

Social Security Disability

• CAN MY SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION AND 403B BE GARNISHED? 

• I BELIEVE THAT I AM ELIGIBLE FOR NEW YORK STATE DISABILITY.  CAN I APPLY FOR AND COLLECT SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS AS WELL?  WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?  AND, IS THERE AN "OFF-SET?"
  
  
  
  

   

• WHAT IF I GET AWARDED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS BUT AFTERWARDS FIND I AM WELL ENOUGH AND WISH TO RETURN TO WORK?

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