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Ungaro Cifuni & Jaffe
Attorneys at Law, LLP
291 Broadway, Suite 1400
New York, New York 10007
Tel (212) 766-5800
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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October 14, 2016 - JASTA Passes Allowing 9/11 Victims to Sue Saudi Arabia
On September 28, 2016, Congress enacted the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (“JASTA”). JASTA allows Americans to sue foreign...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Oct 14, 20162 min read
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October 4, 2016 - September 11th Victim Compensation Fund to Begin Making Group B Payments
The VCF Special Master, Rupa Bhattacharyya, announced yesterday that the VCF will begin making payments on Group B claims. Funding for...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Oct 4, 20161 min read
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September 18, 2016 - September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Clarifies Registration Deadlines
The Special Master of the VCF has clarified the registration deadlines applicable to claimants filing for compensation for WTC-related...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Sep 18, 20161 min read
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July 22, 2016 - VCF Special Master Steps Down, Department of Justice Appoints New Special Master
On July 21, 2016, Sheila Birnbaum announced that she would step down as Special Master of the Victim Compensation Fund. From the DOJ...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 22, 20162 min read
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July 15, 2016 - VCF Payments and Updated VCF Statistics
The VCF has announced that nearly all Group A claims have been paid in full, including 9,111 personal injury claims, and 18 claims for...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Jul 15, 20161 min read
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Reauthorization of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
See our firm featured in the LBA News, Official Publication of the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Vol. XXV, No. 1, January - March...
Daniel S. Jaffe, Esq.
Mar 31, 20151 min read
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