For many Americans, including Missourians, Social Security disability benefits are a financial lifeline when a medical condition renders working impossible. This income, which can cover a portion of one's lost wages and medical expenses, must be successfully claimed,...

For St. Louis residents who are having mental issues, Social Security disability for mental conditions is an option that should be considered. Qualifying mental conditions for disability vary, but when the assessment is made, there are four criteria that the Social...

Obtaining Social Security disability benefits can be a challenge from the start. The Social Security Administration may be looking for weaknesses in your case that justify a denial, thereby leaving you without the compensation you need to get by while you cope with...

People in Missouri who have been approved for Social Security benefits for an injury should understand that the simple reality that they are receiving benefits does not mean that the benefits will continue indefinitely. The Social Security Administration will conduct...

Many of our readers have heard numerous reports over the last several years about the viability of the Social Security disability system. One reason for funding problems is due to the increase in SSD claims over the years. In 1990, less than 2.5 percent of the working...

Organic mental disorders are based on the individual having a dysfunction in their brain that results in abnormalities that manifest behaviorally or psychologically. For Missouri residents, having these issues might meet the criteria for qualifying mental conditions...

For many Missourians, their ability to work is directly tied to their livelihood. Without a living wage, these individuals are unable to provide housing, food and other necessities for themselves and their families. Therefore, when a working individual is suddenly...

St. Louis residents who are seeking Social Security disability benefits for illness when the illness is related to a problem with the digestive system need to know certain facts regarding how the Social Security Administration decides whether disability benefits are...

Those who have suffered vision loss can face a serious hardship. Their day-to-day lives can be changed in many ways. They may be unable to drive and properly see their loved ones, and reading and writing can become extremely challenging. For many of these individuals,...