MCV Law Blog
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Injured Workers: Permanency Awards are Inadequate
The Workers' Compensation Alliance has released an important paper with the results of a survey of injured workers about schedule loss of use awards.…
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Crohn's Disease and Social Security Disability
It is possible for an individual suffering from Crohn’s disease to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits.…
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How to Appeal a Decision in your Federal Workers Compensation Claim
You can appeal an Unfavorable decision issued in your Federal Workers Compensation Claim. When the OWCP issues a denial in your claim, they will include information about the four (4) various ways an appeal can be filed.…
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What is a "rationalized medical opinion?" Get quick answers here, and how it could apply to your Workers' Compensation claim.…
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The Recurrence Trap in Federal Workers Compensation Cases
Often, federal employees who try to return to work after their initial injury claim are then advised to file a recurrence form, CA-2a, in order to have their benefits started again. This can be a mistake.…
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Workers' Compensation Denied: What To Do Now?
When a Workers’ Compensation claim is denied, it can create a confusing and frustrating situation for injured workers. However, there still may be a way to reverse this result and obtain Workers’ Compensation benefits.…
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Workers' Comp and the Proposed NY State Budget
It is absolutely essential that the Legislature and the Governor hear RIGHT NOW that there should be no Workers’ Compensation “package” in the budget, and most certainly not along the lines being proposed by the Business Council.…
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MCV Law Opens Office in Watertown, NY
MCV Law is excited to announce the recent opening of a law office in Watertown, NY. Our Watertown office is located in the Lincoln Building, 89-99 Public Square, Suite 305, Watertown, NY 13601.…
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For those individuals waiting for their Social Security Disability claims to be scheduled for a hearing, they are painfully aware of how long it is taking. President Obama has requested funding for 2017 that would allow…
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Fired While on Workers’ Comp.? Know Your Rights
You can be fired while on Workers’ Comp., but there’s a lot more to consider than what can be provided in a yes-no answer. You still may have means to protect your income if fired while on Workers’ Comp.…