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  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and New York Workers' Compensation

    Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and New York Workers' Compensation

    Posted at: 11/1/2024 4:31 PM

    What is Degenerative Disc Disease?Have you had an MRI or an X-ray of your spine recently? Chances are the report says you have some degree of degenerative disc disease. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a chronic condition that occurs when the discs in your spine break down. The discs are soft, shock-absorbing cushions that separate the vertebrae in your spine. As the discs wear down, the bones in your spine rub together, which can cause pain and other issues. What Causes Degenerative Disc D

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  • Epilepsy patient seeking Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits

    Can I Get Disability Benefits if I Suffer From Epilepsy?

    Posted at: 11/1/2024 8:49 AM

    Yes. There are 3.4 million people in the United States living with epilepsy, making it the fourth most common Neurological disease. Epilepsy affects people of all genders, races and ages. Having seizures can make you tired, sore and unable to work for days a time. The threat of seizures can also make it dangerous to work. If you experience uncontrolled seizures, despite treatment, that prevent you from working, you maybe eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. We are here

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  • NY Workers' Comp and Medical Marijuana

    Medical Marijuana and New York Workers' Compensation

    Posted at: 10/25/2024 9:45 AM

    Obtaining Medical Cannabis Through New York Workers' Compensation Medical marijuana is currently being prescribed in New York State for a number of conditions stemming from work-related injuries and illnesses. The New York Workers’ Compensation system is designed to help cover medical expenses and prescriptions for injured and sick workers, and in some cases, medical cannabis is one such prescription that can be covered through Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers. Workers’ Compensation

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  • Central New York Landlord-Tenant Law

    New Statewide Landlord-Tenant Forms Now in Effect

    Posted at: 10/2/2024 1:16 PM

    As a result of a recent update to the Uniform Rules for City Courts, a number of new Landlord-Tenant forms went into effect on September 3rd, 2024. This update applies at a statewide level. Per 22 NYCRR 210.42[b][1][2], New notices of petition in residential nonpayment and holdover cases are mandatory. These new notices of petition are currently not listed as being mandatory for commercial/nonresidential cases. As a helpful resource, the Office of Justice Court support has created updated lan

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  • New York Workers' Compensation for Physical Therapy Treatments

    Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Physical Therapy?

    Posted at: 10/1/2024 3:57 PM

    Yes, New York Workers’ Compensation covers Physical Therapy for various physical injuries. Physical Therapy is a commonly prescribed medical treatment following an injury and/or surgery.  The Board has issued Medical Treatment Guidelines for many body parts, most of which include Physical Therapy.  Generally, 12 visits are authorized following an injury.  If your doctor feels you need more than 12 visits, a Prior Authorization Request, or PAR, must be submitted.  This is done through the OnBoa

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