The Forms You Complete Can Make or Break Your Social Security Disability Claim
If you're applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, the forms you complete have a significant impact on your disability claim. Social Security disability judges review these documents, and your answers become important evidence when determining whether...
Can You Work Part-Time While Applying for Social Security Disability?
You can work part-time while your Social Security Disability claim is pending, but doing so could make it harder to qualify for benefits. At The Krebs Law Firm, we want disability applicants throughout Missouri and Arkansas to understand how returning...
That Social Security Disability Benefits Denial Letter in Southwest Missouri Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Receiving a Social Security disability benefits denial letter can be discouraging, but an initial denial is common and doesn't mean that you're not actually disabled. For many claimants, the appeals process is where their strongest opportunity for approval begins. Especially...
How Your Age Affects Your Social Security Disability Case in Missouri and Arkansas
Your age plays an important role in your Social Security Disability case, especially when combined with your medical evidence, work history, education, and ability to adjust to other types of work. While both younger and older applicants can qualify for...
Why Does Date Last Insured Matter For Your Disability Hearing?
Your Date Last Insured is one of the most important deadlines in a Social Security Disability Insurance claim. If that date has already passed, then you must prove that your medical condition prevented you from working on or before the...
Avoid The Top Reasons Social Security Disability Claims Are Denied
Social Security Disability claims are often denied because the evidence in the case does not clearly support the applicant’s testimony or work limitations. Understanding the most common reasons for denial can help you build a stronger claim from the beginning...
How to Prepare for A Social Security Disability Hearing
Preparing for a Social Security Disability hearing can feel overwhelming, especially when you only have a short amount of time to explain how your condition affects your ability to work. The key is to make your testimony clear, specific, honest,...
Objective Medical Evidence Key To Winning Disability Case
When it comes to Social Security, your diagnosis alone is usually not enough to win your disability case. Objective medical evidence, consistent treatment, and clear documentation of your limitations can make such a major difference in whether your claim is...
Medical Records Key To Winning Social Security Disability Case
If you’re thinking about applying for Social Security Disability, the biggest factor in whether you win or lose your case is the strength of your medical records. Social Security won't decide your case based on your diagnosis alone. It's based...
Avoid These Mistakes When Filing for Social Security Disability Benefits
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can feel overwhelming, and many claims get denied not because someone isn’t truly struggling, but because their application doesn’t clearly show how their condition prevents them from working. Here are the most common mistakes...