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Firefighters Eligible for Cancer Related Benefits
In 2017, The Dispatch conducted a statewide survey of 1,300 firefighters and learned around half of them felt that cancer was their biggest risk on the job....
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What is a Compassionate Allowance?
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Compassionate Allowance program was designed in 2008 to quickly identify and accept claims when the applicant’s disability clearly meets their...
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Schaffer & Associates’ 5th Anniversary
We are ecstatic to celebrate our 5th year of business in July 2024. This summer marks five years of advocating for injured workers and disabled...
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The Social Security Administration’s Huge Change to Past Relevant Work
Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) published its final rule in the Federal Register, reflecting a massive change in the definition of past relevant work (PRW)....
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SSA Plans Announces to Reopen Offices
SSA Plans to Reopen Offices The Social Security Administration (SSA) quickly made modifications to their services at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 17th...
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