Harlan Still & Koch Legal Blog

Whether you currently receive SSDI benefits or plan on submitting an application, it is essential to go over statistics on this program. Reviewing figures on the SSDI program serves as a reminder that you are not alone and sheds light on how...

The Social Security Administration offers the Compassionate Allowances program to expedite Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications for individuals with severe medical conditions. Understanding compassionate allowances and...

Many Missouri residents who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance do so because they have medical conditions that keep them from being able to make a reasonable living. What happens, though, if an SSDI recipient sees his or her condition...

When you work hard at a Missouri job for years and then develop some type of disability, you may look to the U.S. Social Security Administration to provide you with financial assistance. Social Security Disability Insurance is in place to help...

If you suffer from a disability that hinders your ability to generate income, then Social Security Disability Insurance can help you retain your livelihood if you have a qualifying work history. Your income situation likely affects your significant...

When you cannot work, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can give you the financial boost you need to get through these tough times. However, it is possible to take actions that may result in these benefits getting revoked. This can...

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 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...

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...