St. Louis residents who are suffering from mental illness and are considering seeking Social Security disability benefits must be aware of the manner in which these issues are defined and diagnosed. The severity of the issue is a key factor in awarding such benefits....

Those who have suffered a disability and are therefore unable to work need to understand the Social Security disability process, as they may be entitled to much needed compensation. In addition to wondering if they qualify for SSD benefits, many individuals question...

Our nation's military members put their lives on the line for our country from the moment they sign up. Whether on the frontlines of military conflict, or participating in grueling training exercises, these individual's health and well-being is put at risk for the...

Anybody who has applied for Social Security disability benefits knows that the wait times can be excessively long. Individuals who may be too sick, injured, or otherwise incapable of working can financially suffer while they await a determination of their SSD claim....

The goal of Social Security disability is to give disabled individuals financial relief while they attempt to recover from their disabling condition. The benefits are not meant to be permanent for all, though they may be for some. In an effort to get those who are...

It may seem easy to successfully seek out Social Security disability benefits. After all, an individual merely needs to show that he or she is disabled and unable work. In the simplest terms, this is true. However, the reality is that SSD claims are much more...