When a Missouri resident begins the application process for Social Security disability benefits, their application will usually be handled initially by a Social Security field office, which will determine whether the applicant meets the non-medical requirements for...
How does the SSA evaluate disability claims?
When a Missouri resident begins the application process for Social Security disability benefits, their application will usually be handled initially by a Social Security field office, which will determine whether the applicant meets the non-medical requirements for...
How does one know whether to apply for SSDI or SSI?
For Missouri residents who are unable to work due to a disability, Social Security disability benefits can provide much-needed financial relief. There are two types of disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability...
The Bluebook’s role in Social Security disability
determinationsMissouri residents who are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury often find themselves struggling to make ends meet. For people in this situation, Social Security disability benefits may be the financial lifeline they need. In order to...
Can a child get Social Security benefits for a disability?
Missouri parents of children with disabilities face many challenges. Not least among these is the financial stress that comes from paying for medical care, special education programs and rehabilitation. A parent's health insurance may not cover many of these...
What factors are considered when seeking disability benefits?
For people in St. Louis who are suffering from an illness that is preventing them from working, Social Security disability may be an option that can help. The duration for which the person will receive the disability benefits will depend on several factors. However,...
Bill seeks to fast track SSD benefits for terminally ill
Last week, three U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that, if passed, will remove the 5-month waiting period that those with terminal illnesses must currently wait when seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.Specifically, the bill would eliminate...
New study may help SSD claims for people with fibromyalgia
Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia not only have to deal with chronic pain throughout their body but often have to convince other people, including their own doctors, that they are not lying about the intense pain they feel. Having to deal with the deep tissue...
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