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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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Precautions we are taking due to COVID-19

Until the current pandemic is under control, we may experience some business interruptions, and are taking the following precautions to...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 13, 20202 min read

Our Message to the CEA, LBA, SBA and DEA Membership Regarding COVID-19

We would like to take this opportunity to inform the membership about the implications of the current pandemic. Members are cautioned to...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 13, 20201 min read

NYC Police Pension Fund - March 2020

Nick appeared at today's monthly meeting of the Pension Fund's Board of Trustees, representing the interests of CEA, LBA, SBA and DEA...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 11, 20202 min read

VCF Claims - Documentation of Proof of Presence - Specific Locations

The VCF has provided updated guidance concerning acceptable proof of presence. The most significant change is that the VCF will no...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 9, 20202 min read

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...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 9, 20207 min read

Disability Counsel to the Detectives Endowment Association

We are proud to announce that we have been retained to represent the Greatest Detectives in the World in connection with their...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jan 30, 20202 min read

VCF Revises Registration Requirements

The VCF will now treat all claims registered before July 29, 2021, as timely.

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jan 16, 20201 min read

Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization Act

On July 29, 2019, the President signed into law H.R. 1327, The Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 30, 20191 min read

Evaluating Non-Economic Loss

The Zadroga Act limits the non-economic loss awards to $90,000 for non-cancer conditions, and $250,000 for eligible cancers. At the same...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 15, 20192 min read

NY County Index No. 100706/2018 - Supreme Court Remands Case For Calculation of Benefits

On June 11, 2019, Nick argued this case in New York State Supreme Court, Arlene Bluth, presiding. The Court decided in favor of our...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 12, 20192 min read

Updated VCF Statistics (June 2019)

The Special Master has recently provided updated statistics regarding VCF activity for June 2019. The VCF has now received 50,730 claims,...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 11, 20191 min read

Notice of Participation in The World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery or Clean-Up Operations

Filing a Notice of Participation with the New York City Police Pension Fund is a statutory prerequisite to filing for a WTC-related...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 10, 20191 min read

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...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jul 10, 20191 min read

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...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jun 21, 20191 min read

World Trade Center Heath Program - Applications for Enrollment

The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund relies on information from the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) certifying that your...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jun 20, 20191 min read

June 12, 2019 - House Panel Unanimously Passes 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization

This morning, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Jun 12, 20191 min read

NY County Index No. 100536/2018 - Supreme Court Remands Case to Medical Board

On April 16, 2019, Nick argued this case before Supreme Court Justice Shlomo Hagler. Judge Hagler granted our petition and remanded this...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

May 15, 20191 min read

NY County Index No 100444/2018 - Supreme Court Orders Remand, City Moves to Appeal

On January 8, 2019, Nick argued this case before Justice Arlene P. Bluth, who decided in favor of our client, a New York City Police...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Apr 17, 20191 min read

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...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 20, 20192 min read

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...

Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.

Mar 20, 20192 min read

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Updates

Precautions we are taking due to COVID-19

Our Message to the CEA, LBA, SBA and DEA Membership Regarding COVID-19

NYC Police Pension Fund - March 2020

VCF Claims - Documentation of Proof of Presence - Specific Locations

Social Security Disability - Frequently Asked Questions

Disability Counsel to the Detectives Endowment Association

VCF Revises Registration Requirements

Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization Act

Evaluating Non-Economic Loss

NY County Index No. 100706/2018 - Supreme Court Remands Case For Calculation of Benefits

Updated VCF Statistics (June 2019)

Notice of Participation in The World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery or Clean-Up Operations

SSD Hearings - Submitting Medical Evidence on Time

Medicare Part B Reimbursement Program for City Retirees and Dependents

World Trade Center Heath Program - Applications for Enrollment

June 12, 2019 - House Panel Unanimously Passes 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization

NY County Index No. 100536/2018 - Supreme Court Remands Case to Medical Board

NY County Index No 100444/2018 - Supreme Court Orders Remand, City Moves to Appeal

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

SSD Applications - Amended Onset Dates