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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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

If you have a disability and cannot work, you may be eligible for SSDI or social security disability insurance. Before receiving SSDI, you must prove to the Social Security Administration that you should have it. To apply for SSDI, you will need to...

Battling an eating disorder can wreak havoc on your life. It is debilitating on a psychological and physical level. If you have an eating disorder and cannot work because of it, you may be able to qualify for SSDI. The SSA does list eating...

The decision to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be emotionally challenging when it accompanies the realization that your condition is permanent and prevents you from working...