Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both federal programs that provide financial assistance to people with disabilities. While the aims of these programs are similar, they differ in their eligibility criteria, such as employment history requirements and other factors. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our SSDI attorneys help injured …
Suffering from a disability that interferes with your ability to work can be discouraging and stressful. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be an option to provide financial assistance, but there are strict criteria that must be met to qualify. If you’re considering applying for benefits or your claim has been denied, the Social Security …
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Millions of people in the United States are affected by mental illness every day. Many suffer in silence, and their outward appearance doesn’t show how they feel inside, especially at work. At Nappa, Monterosso, & Poznansky, LLP, our team understands that the stigma surrounding mental health issues can prevent people from getting help. Our Social …
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a lengthy, stressful process, especially when you receive an SSDI denial. Although it can take some time, some claimants may be eligible for retroactive SSDI payments. Understanding how these payments work and how to qualify for them is essential. Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, serves clients across …
Being unable to work because of an illness or disability can be stressful and take a toll on your financial, physical, and mental health. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can help ease the burden, but what happens if your SSDI claim is denied? There are steps you can take to appeal an SSDI denial. …
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The SSDI application and appeals process can be complex. Social Security Disability denials are all too common, but having an experienced SSDI lawyer assist you with your SSDI appeal can increase your chances of success. If you’re looking for a Social Security Disability attorney to appeal a claim denial or help you understand the application …
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Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process can be daunting. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our Social Security Disability attorneys help SSDI clients in the Greater New York City area get the benefits they need to protect their health and financial security. Having experienced lawyers assist you with your claim can help …
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability and death in the United States. Sometimes the signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are apparent right away, but in other cases, an injured worker may not experience symptoms until days, weeks, or even months later. …
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If you’ve been hurt on the job, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. At Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, our workers’ compensation lawyers have decades of experience helping injured workers throughout the greater NYC area. As the largest workplace injury law firm on Staten Island, we’ve represented clients in all …
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If you’re hurt at work or become ill as a result of your job, workers’ compensation may pay for your medical bills and a portion of wage loss. It’s important to know exactly what type of benefits you’re entitled to receive. Our workers’ compensation lawyers at Nappa, Monterosso & Poznansky, LLP, help injured workers in …
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