The Social Security Administration announced a small increase in the cost of living allowance (COLA) for 2017. The 0.3 percent rate increase will give each of America's 60 million social security recipients four to six dollars more per month next year.Minimal...
Can military personnel secure benefits for a past disability?
As a nation, we want to do everything in our power to reward the sacrifice made by those courageous individuals who serve in our nation's armed forces. To that end, we offer those servicemembers who suffered some manner of injury much-needed benefits through the...
Former claims adjudicator handles SSD claims for the disabled
It is unrealistic to expect an average Missourian to know the ins and outs of the Social Security disability system. Yet for those who either have been deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration or seeking such a designation, knowing the intricacies of the...
Social Security Administration’s new rule for mental disorders
In Missouri and elsewhere, not only does obtaining Social Security disability benefits hinge on a disabled individual's ability to show that he or she meets federal requirements laid out by the Social Security Administration, but so, too, does retaining those...
Social Security disability for benign brain tumors
Being diagnosed with any medical condition can be scary. Yet, there are some medical conditions that are more frightening than others. Cancer, for example, can have an individual fearing for his or her life and the financial well-being of his or her family. Although...
What counts as cardiovascular impairment for SSD benefits?
Heart health is a vital part one's overall well-being. Without a healthy heart and cardiovascular system, an individual may be susceptible to diseases and disorders that can leave them in danger of disability and early death. The good news is that many of those who...
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