If you have suffered an injury or a medical condition that leaves you incapable of working, then you likely know the financial strain that can arise. Without steady income, it may be difficult for you to pay rent or mortgage, buy groceries, keep the utilities on and...

It happens to many Americans every day. They wake up in the morning and find themselves paralyzed with fear. Their anxiety is so overwhelming that they find it hard to function in a way that society has deemed as "normal." This can seriously affect an individual's...

Our country owes our military members a debt that is difficult to repay. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to protect our nation's freedom and our way of life, oftentimes fighting to ensure the safety of others across the world as well. When these...

In a previous post, asthma was discussed as it relates to children and Social Security Disability. When a child suffers from a debilitating illness, it may take significant effort to ensure that he or she lives as normal a life as possible. This may mean taking time...

There is a wide range of illnesses that can leave residents of Missouri unable to work. This inability to work, in turn, can make it extremely difficult to obtain the medical care required to remain as healthy as possible. Also, lost wages may leave individuals in a...

Those who suffer a mental disorder may struggle to find financial stability. Because of his or her condition, it may not be possible for them to find work. Additionally, they may not have any friends or family willing and able to help them make ends meet. So what are...

Missouri veterans who applied for benefits and kept wondering why there had been no response to their application may be concerned about his or her situation. Additionally, they may find it surprising to learn about a recent situation that involved staff members at...

According to the Alzheimer's Association definition, Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that can severely affect the memory, thinking ability and behavior of a patient. Additionally, it is a progressive illness, and after a period of time, patients find it...

Residents of Missouri, as well as those across the entire United States, who suffer from mental conditions, are frequently unable to find suitable employment. However, many are entitled to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. The Social Security Administration...

As many veterans in Saint Louis, Missouri, may know, Agent Orange was a defoliating agent that the military used during the conflicts in Vietnam, Korea, and at certain other bases in the 1960s and 1970s. Over time, research revealed that exposure to Agent Orange could...