Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is rarely simple. Many people spend months gathering records only to see their claim rejected. In fact, most applicants face denial at least once before securing benefits. Recognizing the signs that you will be denied for disability can help you avoid mistakes and prepare for a possible...
Continue ReadingIf your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, it’s normal to feel confused and anxious about your next step. Fortunately, a denial does not necessarily mean the end of your case. Both Arkansas and Missouri provide a workers’ comp appeals process that allows injured employees to challenge a decision. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare and protect...
Continue ReadingIt’s hard enough getting hurt at work. What makes it worse is when you get that letter: Workers’ comp claim denied. One day, you’re trying to heal. Next, you’re facing confusing paperwork, strict deadlines, and frustrating silence from your employer’s insurer. Why would a workers’ comp claim be denied, especially when the injury clearly happened on the job? The...
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