Social Security Disability

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We will periodically post updates concerning our firm, recent cases, and trends in Social Security Disability benefits, Three-Quarters applications, and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund claims.

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SSA Office of Hearings Operations Closures

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 17, 2020
2 min

SSA Office of Hearings Operations Closures

SSA Press Release regarding Office Closures due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 9, 2020
7 min

Social Security Disability - Frequently Asked Questions

The following Questions and Answers are being provided to assist you in learning about the SSD application process. Who Can Get Social...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 10, 2019
1 min

SSD Hearings - Submitting Medical Evidence on Time

Social Security regulations require that we submit all medical evidence (or inform the Administrative Law Judge of such evidence) at...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jun 21, 2019
1 min

Medicare Part B Reimbursement Program for City Retirees and Dependents

Once you have collected 24 months of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (including any retroactive benefits), you...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 20, 2019
2 min

SSD Hearings - What Makes a Doctor's Opinion "Persuasive" to an ALJ

The Social Security Administration has recently updated its regulations with regard to how judges weigh the evidence when issuing...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 20, 2019
2 min

SSD Applications - Amended Onset Dates

When we file applications for Social Security Disability benefits, our office routinely will file for the earliest possible onset of your...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Feb 14, 2019
1 min

Social Security Beneficiaries: Continuing Disability Reviews

The Social Security Administration may, from time to time, conduct a review of your eligibility for disability benefits. A review may...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Oct 25, 2018
1 min

Social Security Disability Benefits are Taxable Income

Social Security Disability benefits are generally treated as taxable income. You should advise your tax-preparer that you are collecting...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Aug 23, 2018
1 min

SSD Applications - Independent Medical Exams

The Social Security Administration typically will send claimants for a consultative examination when processing the initial application. ...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 12, 2018
2 min

SSD Decisions - Fully Favorable, Partially Favorable and Unfavorable

Fully Favorable Decision This means we received everything we asked for; that you won your benefits from the date we alleged in your...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Nov 21, 2017
2 min

SSD Hearings - Obtaining the Medical Evidence

Once your hearing is scheduled, we will prepare you for th hearing and explain what type of evidence we will need to support your claim. ...

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Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Feb 1, 2011
5 min

Social Security Disability: What Every Attorney Should Know

BROOKLYN BARRISTER - FEBRUARY 2011, Vol. 63 No. 5 The official publication of the Brooklyn Bar Association Social Security Disability Law...

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Ungaro Cifuni & Jaffe

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