Columbia Missouri Disability Lawyer
Over the age of 50 and thinking of applying for disability in Missouri
March 19, 2014
If you are over the age of 50 and are thinking about applying for disability in Missouri or your claim has been denied, here are some things that you need to consider. 1) are you still working? If so,...
Who is the best disability lawyer in Springfield Missouri?
March 19, 2014
A prospective client recently asked "who is the best disability lawyer in Springfield Missouri?" I don't know the answer to that question. Other firms certainly take more cases. Some firm business model is to take anyone that walks into their...
More tips on credibility in your Missouri Social Security Disability case
March 14, 2014
Each Administrative Law Judge has his or her own things that they see as issues of credibility in your Missouri Social Security disability case for claimants that appear in front of them. Here are some more tips on credibility in...
Osage Beach Social Security Disability Approval
February 3, 2014
If you have a pending Osage Beach Social Security Disability claim pending this may be of interest to you. The recent approval rates for the Columbia Missouri ODAR approval rate is out and it now stands at 38%. ODAR stands for Office...
Evidence in Missouri Social Security Disability and ObamaCare
December 24, 2013
Many of the phone calls I receive from people who have been denied Social Security Disability center on the evidence Social Security used to deny their case. Many folks do not understand that it is not the job of the...
Missouri Social Security and Driving restrictions
September 24, 2013
Something I hear a lot of in my practice as a Missouri Social Security Lawyer is “I can’t work because I can’t drive or "I'm disabled because no one will hire someone in my condition" Unfortunately, these is not factors...
Missouri and Arkansas Social Security Disability Application Tips
September 11, 2013
Here are some Missouri and Arkansas Social Security Disability Application Tips and things to consider if you are planning on filing for Social Security Disability and live in Southwest Missouri or Northern Arkansas. You have to prove you are disabled. ...
Missouri Second Injury Fund – Workers Compensation Lawyers
July 19, 2013
The Missouri Second Injury Fund (SIF) is a fund managed by the Treasurer of the State of Missouri and defended by the Missouri Attorney General. The SIF money comes from a workers compensation surcharge placed on work comp insurance premiums...
Common Social Security Disability Complaint from KY-3 Call-A-Lawyer
June 24, 2013
I was asked to sit on the Social Security Disability panel for the Springfield Missouri Bar Association Call a Lawyer program on KY3.There were some common questions or complaints that I heard several times. I will try to answer some...
Should I reapply for Social Security Disability benefits or appeal?
June 21, 2013
Recently I have had a handful of prospective clients who have all said they have been told by people in Springfield Missouri that they should re-apply several times for Social Security disability instead of appealing the decision. This is simply...