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  • New York Workers' Comp benefits for correctional officers

    New York Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Correctional Officers - MCV Law

    Posted at: 8/31/2023 1:00 PM

    All claims for NY Workers' Compensation benefits are important. Medical care and wage replacement benefits are critical to allow the injured worker to recover from their work-related injury. Perhaps some of the most dangerous injuries (and most difficult to navigate within the Workers' Compensation system) are those that occur to New York State Correctional Facility officers. In this occupation, injuries sustained in the course of duties are not uncommon. As a result each “unit” in the correc

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  • SSDI claimant - onset date of disability

    What Does the Onset Date Mean for your SSDI claim?

    Posted at: 8/29/2023 2:30 PM

    What is an onset date, and what does it mean for your SSDI claim? The onset date is the date that you claim you became disabled when you file your application for Social Security benefits. Typically, the onset date is the date you last worked, but not always. Choosing the correct onset date is very important to your chances of obtaining disability benefits and obtaining the maximum back payment you are entitled to receive. MCV Law can help you understand your onset date and the effect it will

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  • chronic pain disability

    Social Security Disability Lawyer Serving Binghamton, NY

    Posted at: 7/21/2023 4:00 PM

    If you have a disability so severe that it’s preventing you from being able to work, our attorneys are here to help. You may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Over the course of your career, you have already been paying into the Social Security system automatically through a payroll tax. When you have a physical, mental, or neurological condition so debilitating that it forces you to stop working, some of that money can come back to you in the form of regular benefits from t

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  • chronic pain patient

    Tips to Help Win Your SSDI Claim: Setting Up a Helpful Medical Record

    Posted at: 7/21/2023 2:30 PM

    Representing SSDI claimants from around the country, MCV Law's Social Security Disability lawyers are available to assess your case and advise the best path to having your claim approved. Contact Us for a Free Consultation Today You are never “OK”, “doing good”, or “fine” The likelihood of your claim being approved will largely depend on medical evidence. Every time you go to your doctor’s office you are asked “How are you feeling today?” The knee jerk answer, “I am fine” or “I’m OK” can

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  • construction site injury

    Forced to Retire Due to Disability? You may be eligible for SSDI benefits.

    Posted at: 7/21/2023 2:00 PM

    If you are in your 60s and can no longer work due to an injury or illness, you may be considering taking early Social Security Retirement benefits at 62. You may be better off applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. Our attorneys can help you make a case and apply for these benefits in a way that maximizes your chances for approval. Ready to Start? Contact MCV Law Today. Retirement Benefits vs. Disability Benefits If you were born after 1960, you receive your full Social Se

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