Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York
NYS Workmans Compensation, Social Security Disability Benefits
can i also apply for SS Disability at the age of 63 if I have an award for Workman's Compensation, ( a temp award reviewed every 6 weeks for $500 )
Asked on 11/26/08, 8:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Kessler
Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.
Re: NYS Workmans Compensation, Social Security Disability Benefits
Yes you can. However, there will be a compensation "set aside" for your SSD award. If I am not mistaken I think it is about 33.3 percent. You should definately call the social security board to double check this.
Answered on 11/26/08, 9:22 am