Most Missourians who are contemplating a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are aware that they must prove they suffer from an illness or injury that prevents them from working. Some may also be aware that the Social Security Administration has...
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Month: August 2016
SSDI benefits for liver disease
Social Security Disability Insurance ("SSDI") provides benefits to Missourians for a number of diseases and conditions that affect the digestive system. In this post, we will focus on diseases of the liver.SSDI benefits are available for eight separate liver...
SSDI benefits for drug addiction and alcoholism
In Missouri and many other states, alcoholism and drug addiction afflict thousands of people. Each condition is considered to be a disease, with well-established diagnostic criteria and treatment regimens. In this post, we will discuss the extent to which persons...
Understanding qualifying medical conditions for disability
In general, disabled individuals suffering with a disability that prevents them from working may qualify for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration provides a list of medical conditions that automatically qualify an individual for disability benefits...
How does SSA evaluate a claim for disability benefits?
To residents in Missouri and elsewhere, the evaluation of a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI benefits often appears to be an opaque process performed behind closed doors by anonymous bureaucrats. In fact, the process for evaluating an SSDI...