Social Security Disability claim in Missouri

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

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?

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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Social Security Disability

How a Vocational Expert Can Affect Your Disability Claim

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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Social Security Disability claim in Missouri

Important Tips for Filing Your Disability Claim

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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Social Security Disability claim in Missouri

Filing a Social Security Disability Claim

Filing a Social Security Disability Claim from Wesley Cottrell The statistics show that most social security disability claims are denied initially. To be exact, approximately 65% of all claims are denied when they are first filed, and approximately 85% are denied on appeal. Learn more about social security disability claim in this presentation.

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