If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These disability benefits can be an important source of financial stability. In most […]
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VA Disability Rating Chart
The men and women of the armed forces give up a lot to serve our country. Too often, their sacrifice often leads to disabilities related to their military service. In this situation, disabled veterans may be entitled to compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA calculates the amount of disability benefits that […]
Continue ReadingSteps to Obtaining a Medical Nexus Letter for Veterans Affairs
If you seek veterans’ benefits or had your initial claim denied, you may need to support your claim for disability compensation with a medical nexus letter to prove a connection between your condition and your military service. During the appeals process, the Department of Veterans Affairs can require additional proof that the medical issues or […]
Continue ReadingTotal Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
In the United States, the brave men and women who serve our country often deal with disabilities related to their service. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers disability benefits in the form of monthly tax-free compensation for veterans who have been diagnosed with a physical or mental health condition that is linked to their […]
Continue ReadingAnnouncing the 2021 Bross & Frankel Disability Scholarship Award Winner
2021’s Disability Scholarship Award Winner Achieved Academic Excellence While Living With Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, September 15, 2021 — Bross & Frankel, a New Jersey-based disability benefits law firm, has selected the winner of its 2021 Disability Scholarship Award. This $1,000 scholarship is intended to support the academic goals of […]
Continue ReadingAverage NJ Car Accident Settlements
In 2019, there were 276,861 motor vehicle accidents in New Jersey. This works out to just over 31 car crashes every single hour in our state. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Although New Jersey is a no-fault state, you may be […]
Continue ReadingCan You Apply for Disability While Still Working?
Yes, you can apply for disability benefits while working. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSDI and SSI Application Approval Process The process to get approved for SSDI and/or SSI can be lengthy, which can create […]
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Social Security Disability can be a lifeline for those who have disabling medical conditions and need financial support. When you submit your application for benefits, how and when can you expect to receive a decision on your claim? Once a medical determination has been made in your Social Security Disability claim, you will receive a […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage?
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become more aware of our own mortality than perhaps at any other point in recent history. While many of us are now more familiar with how quickly we could face serious – or even life-threatening – health problems, we may not realize how common disability actually […]
Continue ReadingHow To Find The Best SSDI Lawyer For You
If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental health condition, you may qualify for disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two specific types of SSA benefits that may be available to disabled Americans: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The process of […]
Continue ReadingDisability Benefits Income Limits in 2021
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may qualify for disability benefits offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two types of cash benefits that you may qualify for, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For both disability programs, there are restrictions on the amount […]
Continue ReadingFired After Filing a Workers Comp Claim in NJ
No one goes to work expecting to be injured on the job, but it happens. If you work in a warehouse, you could hurt your back by picking up a package that’s heavier than it looks. Servers in busy restaurants, rushing to check on an overdue order, can slip on a spilled soft drink, fall, […]
Continue ReadingNew Jersey Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations
Under New Jersey law, if you are injured at work or develop an occupational illness, you are entitled to benefits through the workers’ compensation system. These benefits may include medical treatment, monetary payments, and even death benefits for people whose loved one died in a workplace accident. The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act establishes the […]
Continue ReadingLump-Sum Settlement vs. Lifetime Benefits
Under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Act, there are two types of settlements that an injured worker can enter into with their employer and the insurance company. These settlements are referred to Section 20 and Section 22 settlements, based on the section of the Act that authorizes each one. Section 20 settlements result in a lump […]
Continue ReadingWorkers’ Compensation vs. Short Term Disability
If you are unable to work due to an injury or illness, you may be wondering if you can get some type of benefits to cover your lost income. For many workers, there are two options for disabilities that are limited in duration: workers’ compensation and short-term disability benefits. While both are meant to help […]
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