Osteoporosis affects more women in Missouri than it does men, but both genders run the risk of developing this bone condition. Osteoporosis makes an individual’s bones more likely to break than they would otherwise and may have a significant effect on someone’s...
On many occasions, hearing loss can occur while on the job. But jobs with high levels of noise exposure can pose even more of a potential risk to a person's hearing. Industrial machines, vibrations, or blasting from construction zones can all potentially cause hearing...
If you have a disability that limits your ability to work, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. These benefits can be critical, as they give you the ability to pay for food, housing, utilities and other living expenses. Still, you...
Many people in Missouri who apply for Social Security Disability insurance find the application process to be difficult, complex and timely. However, in some instances, you may be able to expedite the processing of your SSDI application. Whether the U.S. Social...
The threshold for receiving SSDI typically requires a medical diagnosis that limits your ability to work. While depression or feeling sad can limit your effectiveness at work and make things difficult, it does not automatically qualify for benefits. However, in some...
If you have an eligible disability, you may be able to receive assistance from the Social Security Administration in the form of SSDI. To receive SSDI benefits, you must have recent work history where you paid Social Security taxes. To apply for SSDI, you have four...
If you develop a medical condition or suddenly sustain an injury that prohibits you from working anymore and supporting yourself and your family financially, you can apply to the Social Security Disability Insurance program to receive financial support. You can...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may provide needed assistance to those struggling financially due to an inability to work. Unfortunately, it is possible to do things that can endanger a person's ability to receive these benefits. It is important to understand what...
Few things are more disheartening than being unable to work. After all, if an injury or illness prevents you from holding down a job, you are likely to struggle to support yourself and your family members. Fortunately, if you qualify for them, Social Security...
Collecting social security disability benefits can supplement your income when you have a debilitating illness or disability. However, to maintain your benefits, you must continue to meet specific criteria. When you understand some of the reasons the SSA might suspend...
