MCV Law News and Insights

  • MCV Law

    Substantial Gainful Activity and Trial Work period

    I was recently asked about the rules regarding work for people on Social Security Disability. If you are on SSD, you can earn up to $810, gross, per month, and not affect your benefits. You can make more than $810 per month, for a period of

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  • William W. Crossett

    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 includes

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  • William W. Crossett

    2016 Social Security Annual Report Released

    The Social Security Board of Trustees just released a very important annual report regarding the short and long term future of Social Security. Read the Social Security Administration’s blog post about the report here.

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  • Kimberly Slimbaugh

    What You Can Do to Help Your Social Security Disability Claim

    Social Security issued a new rule in March that steers Judges from specifically assessing your “credibility” per se. SSA is supposed to look at your statements and how they relate to what your doctors or other providers say about your

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  • Do You Really Need A Will?

    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 beneficiaries you choose. If you have children, a will is necessary, as it will ensure

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