If you are disabled and unable to work, then you likely face financial difficulties that able-bodied workers don't fully understand. Though Social Security disability benefits may be available to help you survive during the term of your disability, it is contingent...
We are dedicated to helping clients recover SSD benefits
Sudden illness and disease can seemingly strike at any time, leaving individuals unable to carry on with their normal lives. While the onset of a serious medical condition can certainly affect one's qualify of life due to pain or disability, it can also have a massive...
Chronic kidney disease and SSD benefits
If you have chronic kidney issues, then you likely have to deal with a lot of pain and numerous doctor visits. The pain and medical care may even be so extreme as to render you unable to work. If this is the case, then you might struggle to pay your bills, which can...
New report details viability of Social Security disability fund
Followers of the Social Security system in Missouri and elsewhere may have concerns about its viability. For years now, funding for the program has faced strains, and the amount of benefits being paid out has increased. This includes Social Security disability...
Recovering Social Security disability for heart failure
There are many medical conditions that afflict an individual. Depending on the severity of the condition, an individual may require a significant amount of medical care, and he or she may lose the ability to live what was once considered a normal life. Such a...
Traumatic brain injury sufferers and initial claim denials
The human body is a fragile, yet resilient thing. In some instances of serious injuries, with adequate medical care, an individual is able to make a full recovery with very little, if any, signs that the injury even occurred. In other instances, though, the injuries...
St. Louis firm dedicated to resolving veterans’ issues
Previously, this blog discussed how the U.S. Senate passed a bill aimed at helping veterans receive benefits for fertility treatment. This is a big win for our nation's bravest, but as we have discussed before, there are many challenges when it comes to seeking out...
Marriage and divorce can affect SSD benefits
Obtaining Social Security disability benefits can be a battle. However, the fight can be well worth it, as successfully seeking out SSD benefits means that an individual can receive a consistent monthly payment to help put food on the table, keep a roof over his or...
Bill passes Senate to help disabled vets with fertility treatment
Back in March, we discussed how the Department of Veterans Affairs was denying disabled veterans the benefits they need in order to pursue in-vitro fertilization. For those who have served our country by putting their lives on the line, this is no small matter. The...
Some vets eligible for expedited SSD claims processing
Veterans who put their lives on the line for the betterment of our country often have a lot to deal with once they return home. They might have experienced significant trauma while serving in the military, and many of our brave men and women in uniform suffer...