According to the New York Times, the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) is planning to cut its workforce by 80,000 employees. The secretary of Veterans Affairs claims this will not affect health care services and benefits, however, veterans are already experiencing delays in getting disability benefits, making it questionable that fewer…
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Last week, President Trump told Congress he has the constitutional power to fire administrative law judges (ALJ) at will, a declaration that conflicts with a statute stating ALJs cannot be removed without cause. Out of a total of approximately 1700 ALJs employed in the Federal government, 1500 work for the…
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Government shutdowns are a recurring challenge in the United States, often stemming from political disputes over federal funding. While these shutdowns can disrupt many government functions, questions frequently arise about their impact on Social Security benefits. For the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security for retirement, disability, and…
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If you’ve ever heard the term Title II (2) or Title XVI (16) benefits, you might be wondering what they refer to. These terms correspond directly to what is more commonly known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, respectively. Title 2 and Title 16…
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By Jeffrey Freedman Article appeared in The Buffalo News on January 22, 2025 The people closest to me tell me I have no patience − a trait inherited from my father and grandfather. When I graduated from university, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, other than I knew…
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Facing a disability can be an incredibly challenging time for you and your family. The financial stress that comes from the inability to earn an income, combined with mounting medical costs, can feel overwhelming. If you have a mental or physical condition that prevents you from working, you likely qualify…
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If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another person or organization, your financial future may depend on getting an appropriate settlement through a personal injury lawsuit. Businesses, individuals and the companies that insure those who are at fault don’t freely give money for accidents,…
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None of us set off for work in the morning expecting to be injured in a way that will affect our ability to earn an income either temporarily or permanently. But accidents happen. Fortunately there is Workers Compensation (WC) to provide a safety net in these cases. While some claims…
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If you sustained a physical injury or your mental health was impacted during your active duty service in an arm of the U.S. military, you should be qualified to receive Veterans Administration Disability benefits. To get your benefits you must file VA Form 221-526EZ and prove you have been diagnosed…
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In April of this year Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys will celebrate its 45 anniversary. As I look back over the years I am reminded that without the outstanding staff members we have been honored to work with over the past four decades, we could never have reached this anniversary. Currently, we…
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