There are millions of people in the United States, including in Missouri, who are recipients of social security disability benefits. At the same time, there are many others who have applied for benefits and are waiting to hear from the Social Security Administration...
Understanding how the Social Security appeals process works
Although many St. Louis, Missouri, natives receive Social Security Disability benefits, many also have been denied benefits. The Social Security Administration has clear guidelines about how a person can appeal the decision to deny benefits.A request for a review of...
How does the SSA define “Compassionate Allowances”?
Many people in St. Louis, Missouri, will rely on Social Security benefits at some stage in their lives. To receive benefits, workers pay Social Security taxes which later benefit the employee in the event of retirement, disability or illness. In return, the Social...
Understanding the available benefits for the mentally impaired
It is fairly well known that physically disabled Americans have access to benefits offered by the Social Security Administration. However, those suffering from mental illnesses have access as well, a fact perhaps not well known. For instance, many St. Louis, Missouri,...
Telling apart Veterans’ and Social Security disability benefits
Even without knowing the reason for a person's disability, it is understood that a disabled person faces distinct disadvantages. A disability can alter a person's way of life entirely, and often permanently. While there are programs to assist the disabled, veterans...