SSDI

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    What to Do When the Social Security Administration Disputes Your Onset Date

    Posted at: 7/15/2025 9:30 AM

    When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, one of the most important details in your application is your alleged onset date (AOD) — the date you claim your disability began. This date impacts not only when your benefits start, but also how much you may receive in back pay if your claim is approved. But what happens when the Social Security Administration (SSA) disagrees with your onset date? This situation is more common than you might think, and it can significa

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    Can I Get Social Security Disability for Neck Pain?

    Posted at: 6/4/2025 11:00 AM

    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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    5 Mistakes to Avoid in Filing Your SSD Application

    Posted at: 5/9/2025 9:30 AM

    Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is often a complex and frustrating process. Even applicants with serious, qualifying conditions are denied due to simple errors or missing information. At MCV Law, we’ve seen firsthand how common mistakes can delay or derail a disability claim—sometimes permanently. Whether you’re applying for the first time or preparing to appeal a denial, understanding the most frequent missteps can give you a better chance at securing the benefits you nee

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  • Can I get SSDI benefits for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    Can I get SSDI benefits for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    Posted at: 4/3/2025 9:30 AM

    Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the inflammation associated with the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in

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  • Dysautonomia SSDI benefits

    Can I Get SSDI Benefits for Dysautonomia?

    Posted at: 11/27/2023 2:50 PM

    Dysautonomia or POTS Dysautonomia or autonomic dysfunction, is a broad term that is used to describe disorders of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS maintains your body’s involuntary or “automatic” functions like internal temperature, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and hormonal functions. An imbalance in any of these “automatic” functions of the body could result in dysautonomia. Individuals with dysautonomia may not experience the same symptoms. This is because any disorder

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