Social Security

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    How to Improve Your Chances of Winning Your SSD Case

    MCV Law's Social Security Disability lawyers concentrate on helping SSD claimants from around the country. We can analyze your case, advise you on how the Social Security Administration will review your application, and help you strengthen your claim to give you the best chance of approval. For a free initial consultation, we invite you to connect with our office. Contact Us for a Free Consultation Here are some tips to help increase your chances of having your claim approved: 1. Be as thor

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    What Disabilities Are Covered Under Social Security Disability?

    How does the Social Security Administration evaluate my claim? If you have a disability that has become debilitating enough to keep you from working, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. Once you file a claim, the chances of it being approved by the Social Security Administration will largely depend on how you prove the severity of your disability and its impact on your ability to work. The Social Security Administration takes into account 5 main factors when evalu

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    Can You Collect Social Security Disability Benefits and Workers' Compensation Benefits at the Same Time?

    Workers' Compensation Offset If you are eligible, it is possible to receive both Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits at the same time. However, if you are receiving Workers' Compensation benefits and file for SSD benefits, your SSD benefits may be reduced. Social Security law provides that you may only receive up to 80% of your average current earnings (ACE) between SSD and Workers' Compensation. If your SSD and Workers' Compensation benefits are over 80% of your

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    Can I Get Social Security Disability for Neck Pain?

    Can I Get Social Security Disability for Neck Pain? Yes. In order to qualify for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits for neck pain or neck problems, you must either meet the requirements of one of Social Security's official disability listings or prove that they don't have the capacity to return to work because of their neck pain or doctors' restrictions. If you live in the United States, our experienced Social Security Disability lawyers can help you make your case in an app

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  • Can you get disability benefits for long covid?

    Yes. Even after testing negative for COVID-19, some people who've had the virus continue to experience a variety of debilitating symptoms that can prevent substantial gainful employment. If you've been diagnosed with long COVID and can no longer work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Getting approved for SSDI is difficult, but getting benefits for a recently discovered disease like COVID-19, the long-term effects of which are not yet fully understood, ca

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