Social Security Disability claim in Missouri

Compassionate Allowance Program & Social Security Disability Claims

Apr 8, 2024 | By Wes Cottrell | Read Time: 4 minutes

Navigating the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process can be daunting. Still, for those facing severe disabilities, the Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program (CAP) offers a quicker pathway to receiving benefits. However, navigating the claims process can be challenging, especially in Missouri and Arkansas. It’s essential to have access to reliable information that sheds light on how the CAP...

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Social Security Disability claim in Missouri

Can I Collect Social Security Disability Benefits for Long COVID in Missouri?

Jun 6, 2022 | By Wes Cottrell | Read Time: 2 minutes

In the early days of COVID, no one believed people who claimed they experienced lasting symptoms from the virus. But as time passed, researchers amassed evidence that these long-haulers indeed suffered ongoing adverse effects caused by a past COVID infection.  The next hurdle for these patients is obtaining long-COVID disability benefits when their symptoms prevent them from doing their...

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Can You Get Social Security Disability If Your Spouse Works?

Jan 28, 2022 | By Wes Cottrell | Read Time: 2 minutes

A very common question that people want to know is, Can you get social security disability if your spouse works? Or, How much can your spouse make if you are on disability? The system can be confusing, and many people are under the misconception that they cannot take advantage of disability benefits if their spouse continues to work. At...

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How a Vocational Expert Can Affect Your Disability Claim

Dec 10, 2021 | By Wes Cottrell | Read Time: 3 minutes

If you are currently planning on filing a disability claim or are involved with a disability claim already, you will have to go through a disability hearing at some point. A disability hearing is an important aspect of any Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim . During your SSDI hearing, a panel will analyze the facts and circumstances surrounding...

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Important Tips for Filing Your Disability Claim

May 10, 2018 | By Wes Cottrell | Read Time: 3 minutes

Applying for Social Security benefits can be a difficult, and somewhat intimidating, process.  It usually requires strict adherence to complex rules regarding both eligibility and the application itself. Completing the required forms accurately can be overwhelming, or maybe even confusing.  But completing them properly can improve your chances of being approved the first time.  The Social Security Administration will...

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