Nov. 5 is voting day, but some people are finding that casting their constitutionally protected vote isn’t that easy. Knowing that this is a Saint Louis Social Security Disability Law Blog, it isn’t that hard to figure out that we are talking about voters...

We wrote in our prior post about a documentary that captured the very unique story about an incredible boy diagnosed with progeria. The television documentary was a rare look into the personal life of someone living with a disability. On the other end of the spectrum,...

Clinical trials are critical for a drug to be given approval by the Food and Drug Administration for use in treatment plans across the United States, including in St. Louis. In some cases, this is much easier said than done; take those seeking a cure for the fatal...

Social Security disability benefits help those who can’t work due to illness, injury or intellectual impairment. Half of the process involves proving that the applicant earned less than a designated amount. This half also includes the determination of whether or...

It's clear that the federal government shutdown has been one of the biggest topics of discussion across the country. As policymakers continue to debate, the reality is that thousands of people are being affected. In fact, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shineski...

With the current discussion surrounding the balance of the Social Security trust fund, it is no surprise that political pundits, lawmakers, financial professionals and many more in Missouri and nationwide have weighed in with their concerns. One issue that has been...

“I’m going to Disney World!” It’s become a cliché response to the question “What are you going to do next?” after a lottery win, an Olympic medal or any other exciting event. For some people with a disability, the prospect of...

Congressional investigators with the Government Accountability Office recently released the results of a Social Security disability insurance program audit. The report details issues that were found between December 2010 and January 2013 involving the improper payment...

Imagine being a patient, a spouse or a parent in a hospital room. The doctor walks through the door and begins discussing the situation. The medical dialogue includes the word "amputation." For most people, this experience would be terrifying. A parent may worry about...

There have been countless studies linking a healthy diet and moderate exercise to better overall health. Information gleaned from a recent Swedish study also suggests that diet and the inclusion of fish reduces the chances that an individual will develop rheumatoid...