When it comes to governmental benefits, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) helps disabled people who are unable to earn a satisfactory living as a result. These benefits ensure access to essential financial resources, as...
High noise levels may cause hearing loss disabilities
Working in factories or on construction sites may bring a high risk of hearing loss. Jobs requiring blasting or grinding may cause permanent hearing impairment, as noted on the Occupational Health and Safety website. Industrial machines may expose workers to dangerous...
The 4 levels of the SSDI appeals process
Many people in Missouri who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance have their initial applications denied. The U.S. Social Security administration denies SSDI claims for numerous reasons, and if you are among those who had their claims denied, you have the...
What is a representative payee?
Managing your finances is difficult when dealing with a disability. It is easy to fall behind on bills when faced with physical and mental limitations. Should these difficulties occur while you receive Supplemental Security Income, the Social Security Administration...
How can a person with fibromyalgia qualify for disability?
If you have fibromyalgia, you know how bad it can affect your life. It can make functioning day after day painful and near impossible. According to Healthline, fibromyalgia patients have a difficult time applying and being accepted for disability. How can you, as a...
Can you appeal a denied benefits request?
Getting financial benefits in the form of social security disability benefits can be the difference in whether or not you can support your family's monetary needs. Finding out that your claim did not meet the criteria to receive benefits can bring disappointment and...
What does the SSA Appeals Council do?
If you have an illness or injury that affects your ability to work and have accumulated enough work credits, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Receiving the benefits you deserve, though, may take a bit of work. After all, the...
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Many people in Missouri have been touched by cancer in some way. For example, they may have a friend or loved one who had cancer, or they may even be a cancer sufferer themselves. When it comes to cancers affecting women, breast cancer awareness has gotten a lot of...
Five conditions added to expedited disability program
Sometimes a person in Missouri becomes so ill that working has become impossible. This can be a severe blow not just to a person's psyche, but also to their pocketbook. After all, many people will say their job is a part of their identity, and without a paycheck it...
Can prenatal HIV infection lead to disability?
Not every person with HIV contracts the disease as a sexually active adult. Some people contract HIV prenatally. One may wonder how contracting HIV prenatally affects a person's health as a young adult. One recent study examined that question, the results of which may...
