The Social Security Administration rejects a large percentage of the initial claims for Social Security Disability benefits in Kansas City. If you receive a rejection, however, you do not need to accept it as final. You have the right to appeal the SSA's decision....
Social Security Disability
What are hidden disabilities?
When you hear the word "disability" you probably think of someone with an obvious medical issue that requires assistance for daily chores and tasks. However, disabilities are not always so cut and dry. Many people suffer from serious disabilities that aren't...
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Being witness to or a victim of a traumatic episode causes a wide range of mental and emotional effects. This condition is known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can be disabling for some people depending on the details surrounding an incident....
Qualifying for disability due to anxiety
Many in Kansas City may believe anxiety to be something that every working professional has to deal with. Yet for many of those that we here at have worked with in the past, they anxiety is such that it seriously impedes their ability to...
How long does the SSDI application process take?
Whether you have recently applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or you are just getting started with the process, you may be waiting awhile before finding out if your application has been approved. According to the Social Security...
How the U.S. Social Security Administration defines “disability”
As a resident of Kansas or Missouri who has a disability that is severe enough to keep you out of the workplace, you may be looking for alternative ways to support yourself, and you may be considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits from the U.S....
On disability? Watch what you post online
As a resident of Kansas or Missouri who currently receives disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration, you should know that the current presidential administration is considering reviewing recipients’ social media accounts in an attempt to...
What documentation do I need for SSDI?
When you can no longer work due a health issue, you may apply for Social Security Disability in Kansas City. SSDI can provide you with income when you cannot work, but it requires meeting very strict guidelines and requirements. To make sure the application process...
Challenging yet doable: navigating the SSD trail
The saying, “Knowledge is power” is applicable to many things in life.Including the realm of Social Security Disability, which is a process that legions of Americans – including Missouri and Kansas residents – understandably find somewhat...
Does cancer qualify me for SSD?
A diagnosis of cancer immediately changes the focus of your life and that of your family. As a Missouri resident, you may wonder if you can receive financial assistance through the Social Security Administration to help pay the bills if you can no longer work. The...