I have spoken to several folks recently who have pending Missouri social security disability appeals that they have filed themselves. They are just now asking themselves the “reasons why I should hire a Springfield Missouri disability lawyer” Some have hearings … Read More
When you file you will be asked the onset date for a Missouri disability case. That is to identify the date you think that you became disabled. This date is known as your Alleged Onset Date (AOD). Social Security does … Read More
I receive many calls form people that are not sure what to do if your Missouri disability application was denied. The first thing is if your Missouri application for disability was denied or you’ve been denied SSI benefits, speaking with … Read More
When I review a denied social security claimant’s application file I see many of the same Missouri social security disability filing mistakes. One of the primary mistakes I see people make is in the forms they fill out. Specifically, the … Read More
What is the best way to deal with negative things in your Missouri Social Security case? Confront them head on. I was recently in a hearing in which my client had close to 1,000 pages of medical records. In my … Read More
What are Springfield Missouri disability applicants doing wrong? Here are some common things that I see: 1. Not filing an appeal You only have sixty days to appeal a Social Security Disability denial in Missouri. You have only sixty days … Read More
With all the changes that have recently taken place with many of the local disability attorneys, I have received several calls from people who have many questions about the hearing process and a common question is about the hearing itself. … Read More
How do you find the best Columbia Missouri Disability lawyer for your case if you are over the age of 50? Talk to several. Do you get to talk to an attorney at your appointment or is it an intake … Read More
Some common questions from claimants are about “what can I do to improve my Missouri disability case chances ?” As I have written previously medical evidence is the number one thing you can do to improve your Missouri disability case … Read More
Twice this week at the Springfield Missouri Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) I have seen people who do not know who will try their Springfield Missouri Disability case. Ive seen some of the mega firm lawyers call the … Read More