SSDI

  • 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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  • the pact act and what it means for our veterans image of kimberly slimbaugh esq at mcv law near syracuse ny and watertown ny

    The PACT Act and What It Means For Our Veterans

    Posted at: 8/30/2022 12:00 PM

    On August 10, 2022, President Biden signed into law the PACT Act which expands eligibility for VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.

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  • Do I Have To Pay For a Social Security Disability Lawyer image of kimberly slimbaugh from mcv law

    Do I Have To Pay For a Social Security Disability Lawyer?

    Posted at: 1/26/2022 3:00 PM

    While many clients worry about paying for a lawyer upfront, that's not a concern when working with MCV Law. We take cases on a contingency basis, which means there is no fee unless we win your case.

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    SSDI and Federal Income Tax

    Posted at: 1/14/2022 5:00 PM

    If you receive Social Security Disability benefits, you may have to pay Federal taxes on your retroactive award and/or your ongoing monthly benefits in certain circumstances. This can happen if you receive income from other sources or if your spouse earns income. New York State does not tax SSDI benefits.

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