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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...

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Substantial Gainful Activity and Trial Work period

Our Social Security Disability team is here to help you with your claim. For guidance on how to secure benefits, we welcome you to connect...

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Workers’ Compensation Doctors: Need To Know Facts

What are Workers’ Compensation Doctors? Workers’ compensation doctors are medical providers who provide medical care and treatment for recipients of NY Workers’ Compensation benefits. This...

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What You Can Do to Help Your Social Security Disability Claim

MCV Law’s Social Security Disability lawyers have built their careers on helping Social Security Disability applicants secure ongoing benefits. We know exactly what the SSA...

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Do You Really Need A Will?

No matter how much money you have, a will guarantees that whatever property, personal belongings and assets you have will go to family members or...

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Section 32 Settlement & How Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help

A Section 32 settlement is one of many ways in which injured workers’ can receive compensation for their work-related injuries, and is typically done at...

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SSDI Eligibility: How Is Disability Defined? How Can Someone Make A Disability Benefit Claim?

How Is Disability Or Impairment Defined By The Law And Who Determines The Qualification for SSDI Eligibility? Social Security defines disability as the inability to...

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What Is Social Security Disability? What Are The Eligibility Requirements For SSD?

What Is Social Security Disability? Social Security Disability is a federal benefits program, managed by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly benefits for disabled...

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How is my Schedule Loss of Use Calculated?

Many workers suffer injuries which lend themselves to a schedule loss of use. These cases typically involve injuries to the hands, arms, feet, legs, eyes,...

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How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay Per Week?

How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay Per Week in Lost Wages? Lost wage benefits typically commence within 3-4 weeks after the injury. The amount of...

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Suing Your Employer: Can an Injured Employee Sue their Employer?

In New York State, the Workers’ Compensation Law is often an employee’s sole legal remedy for an injury that occurs on the job. What this...

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How Does Workers’ Comp Work?

Under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, there is a two-tier statute of limitations: Pursuant to Section 18 of the Law, you have 30...

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