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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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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
Important Update Regarding Funding Insufficiency
We were all disheartened to learn of drastic cuts being made by the Victim Compensation Fund. Due to inadequate funding, the Special...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Feb 16, 20191 min read
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...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Feb 14, 20191 min read
December 17, 2018 - Message from the Special Master regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea claims.
The VCF has recently provided updated guidance on how it will treat claims for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Effective December 14, 2018, the...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Dec 17, 20181 min read
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...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Oct 25, 20181 min read
SSD Applications - Independent Medical Exams
The Social Security Administration typically will send claimants for a consultative examination when processing the initial application. ...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Aug 23, 20181 min read
WTC Claims - North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department
Dan will be giving a presentation to members of the North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department at their firehouse to file applications for...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Aug 20, 20181 min read
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...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 12, 20182 min read
Proving Your World Trade Center Exposure
Most applications for World Trade Center benefits require some proof of your exposure. Each agency has sightly different rules and...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jun 19, 20182 min read
April 17, 2018 - Telephone Calls Made By Unknown Persons Claiming to be from the VCF
Please be advised that the Victim Compensation Fund has confirmed that a recent spate of telephone calls have not been generated by the...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Apr 17, 20181 min read
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. ...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Nov 21, 20172 min read
October 18, 2017 - Injuries that Qualify or Accident Disability Status
See our article in the LBA News, Official Publication of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Vol. XXVII, No. 3, July-September 2017.
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Oct 18, 20171 min read
Injuries That Qualify For Accident Disability Status
See our article in the LBA News, Official Publication of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Vol. XXVII, No. 3, July-September 2017.
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Sep 20, 20171 min read
July 21, 2017 - September 11th Victim Compensation Fund - Updated Statistics
The Special Master has recently provided us with updated statistics. As of June 30, 2017, the Fund has issued nearly seventeen thousand...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 21, 20171 min read
LBA Disability Counsel Offers Many Services For Members
See our firm featured in the LBA News, Official Publication of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Vol. XXVI, No. 2, May-December 2016.
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Dec 19, 20161 min read
LBA Disability Counsel Offer Many Services for Members
Originally published in December 2016. LBA News, Official Publication of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Vol. XXVI, No. 2,...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Dec 5, 20163 min read
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