When you think of SSDI benefits, do you often think of physical disabilities qualifying before all else? While it is possible to gain support for physical ailments, it is also possible to get benefits for mental disorders, too. This includes many issues that fall...
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...
SSDI qualification depends on impairment and length of employment
Individuals with a severe impairment may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance when they can no longer perform their regular work activities. As noted by SmartAsset.com, the qualifying degree of severity may require proving an inability to carry out basic...
Fears people have about losing SSDI benefits
The possibility of being able to work again through the Ticket to Work program may be very appealing from a personal fulfillment standpoint as well as from the possibility of financial improvement. However, many people have concerns about losing their current Social...
How does anxiety impact your life?
You have the option of applying for benefits if you suffer from a disability that makes working difficult for you. Many people think of physical disabilities first, but mental health disorders also fall into this category. If you suffer from anxiety, you might wonder...
Can I work while receiving disability benefits?
If you receive Social Security disability benefits, you might have concerns that working will cause them to stop. Some people are able to work even with a disabling condition, which is beneficial financially and personally. While it depends on how much you work and...
The costs of living with a spinal cord injury are staggering
Spinal cord injuries can arise from a variety of circumstances. For example, a person in Missouri could suffer a spinal cord injury after being involved in a car crash, a sporting accident or even a fall down the stairs. What they will soon find, however, is that the...
Pursuing an SSD claim after a debilitating injury
No one in Missouri expects to be injured in any given day. However, a day that starts out normally could turn to catastrophe if a person is in a serious car wreck, is injured on-the-job or is injured in another type of accident. A severely injured person often needs...
Navigating SSD benefits for workplace injuries
Workplace injuries make up a large percentage of SSD claims. Workers injured on the job who receive benefits through state workers compensation programs may also be eligible for SSD benefits. An employee may receive workers compensation for temporary or permanent...
Representing Missourians with chronic pain
A previous post on this blog discussed how Boone County, Missouri residents who live both in Columbia and in the rural parts of the area may find it hard to get Social Security disability benefits for their chronic pain.Even though chronic pain is a medically...
