MCV Law Blog
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A Schedule Loss of Use is awarded for injuries to the extremities, as well as injures to the eyes and ears. Generally, a SLU is awarded approximately one year after surgery or the date of injury.…
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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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What is a "rationalized medical opinion?" Get quick answers here, and how it could apply to your Workers' Compensation claim.…
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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.…
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What is Insured Status for Social Security Disability?
I have spoken with several people lately who were denied Social Security Disability benefits as they were not insured and did not know what this means. Typically, you will hear the term “credits.”…