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New York Sisters Struggle to Live on Disability Benefits

Posted on Jan 07, 2011

January 4, 2011 - Brooklyn, New York - Social Security benefits are often the only option for survival for some disabled Americans.

The New York Times recently featured a story about two Brooklyn sisters, Agneta and Esther Welber, who are in that exact position. The two struggle to exist on their combined monthly Social Security benefits of $1,724. Esther, who suffers from severe Parkinson's disease, is dependent on a wheelchair during the day to move about her small Borough Park apartment.

Agneta takes care of her older sister as an almost full-time aide. They have had actual caretakers in the past to help Agneta lift her sister from her chair to the bed and similar needs, but many aides have quit after a short duration, leaving her almost constantly looking for help.

Most of their apartment furnishings are hand-me-downs or charitable donations from friends and neighbors. Their monthly benefits barely cover the rent, basic needs, and medical insurance. Agneta picks up spare work when she can to supplement their monthly benefits, but at times it is still not enough.

If you find yourself in a similar situation where it is difficult to make ends meet due to your inability to work you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Older Americans (who are still too young to qualify for retirement benefits) are prone to suffering from more disabling conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and arthritis. The financial assistance from Social Security disability benefits may be able to help you with your financial independence.

When you are considering applying for Social Security disability benefits you should talk to a New York disability lawyer. They can help you evaluate your financial situation as well as your disabling conditions and apply for the benefits you are entitled to.

Contacting a New York Disability Lawyer 

Before you hire a New York disability lawyer, order this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Filing a Social Security Disability Claim, to give you an idea of the Social Security disability claims process. Contact a New York disability lawyer at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for more information about your case - 1-800-976-4904.

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Decker Decker Dito & Internicola, LLP the New York Social Security Disability Law Firm.  If you have suffered an injury or illness and unable to work, contact Social Security Disability Lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. at 800. 976. 4904.  Mr. Dito is an experienced trial and disability lawyer who represents disabled and injured individuals and their families in getting the benefits that they deserve. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has a question about disability benefits contact disability lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.

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