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Ungaro Cifuni & Jaffe
Attorneys at Law, LLP
291 Broadway, Suite 1400
New York, New York 10007
Tel (212) 766-5800
Fax (212) 766-6200
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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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Message to our Union Members: The Importance of Documenting Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Work.
Message to our Union Members: The Importance of Documenting Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Work.
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 27, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Update - March 22, 2020
As of this afternoon (Sunday, March 22), physical access to our office on Broadway will be restricted. Mail forwarding has been...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 22, 20201 min read
From the Special Master: Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations (March 19, 2020)
VCF Special Master's statement regarding Impact of COVID-19 on VCF Operations
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 20, 20202 min read
VCF Update Regarding the Impact of COVID-19
We will primarily be working from home for now, and our ability to monitor the telephones, fax and mail into the office will be interrupted.
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 18, 20201 min read
SSA Office of Hearings Operations Closures
SSA Press Release regarding Office Closures due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 17, 20202 min read
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
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