As a recipient of Social Security Disability Insurance, you may have firsthand knowledge of how long and complicated the approval process is. You may feel a tremendous sense of relief having received approval for benefits, and you may feel as if you are now in the...

Has your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim been denied? Did your reconsideration request also get denied?In Columbia, the average wait time to speak to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) about your case is a full year. Naturally, you want to do everything you can...

If you are suffering from a physical or mental disability that prevents you from being able to carry out gainful activity, you may be entitled to Social Security benefits. There are two types of social security benefits programs for the disabled. Social Security...

Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder can be pervasive enough to completely deplete a person's quality of life. Although a suffering person may not have any physical evidence of illness, mental health issues can be equally...

Many people have health issues from time to time that can affect their ability to be productive at work. While many of these people may have become temporarily disabled because of this, only a few will be recognized as legally disabled and eligible for Social Security...

Disabilities can come in many different forms. While some disabilities are physically apparent, requiring the use of a wheelchair or walking aids, others are not so obvious but are equally debilitating. It is important that all those who suffer from disabilities are...

When you are suffering from a long-term disability, it is likely that this has had a significant impact on the way that you go about your daily life. In addition, it will probably have determined the extent to which you are able to earn money. This is why there are...

The advent of the internet has simplified many aspects of our lives. For example, these days, it is possible to apply for Social Security disability benefits online. This may be useful for those in Missouri whose disabilities prevent them from being able to write or...

When a person in Missouri files for Social Security disability benefits, it is usually because they are suffering from a medical condition that is so debilitating that they can no longer continue working to support themselves. SSD benefits can be the safety net that...

Many people in Missouri anticipate working until they reach their full retirement age. Then, with their full retirement savings and Social Security benefits, they'll be able to enjoy their retirement goals, whether this means travelling the world, buying a motorcycle...