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The statistics on this aren’t great, but everything we know tells us that a shockingly large number of people have valid claims for disability benefits, but they either (1) don’t know about those benefits or how to initiate a claim,…

KSHB-TV, the NBC affiliate in Kansas City, recently interviewed two BurnettDriskill attorneys regarding potential consultative exam fraud in the Social Security disability system. In the news coverage, a BurnettDriskill client also shares her story and frustrations with the exam process.…

The Kansas City Star recently ran an article investigating exams ordered in disability benefit claims. In the Kansas City area, these exams are often performed by Midwest CES. Our office has brought lawsuits against Midwest CES and the Social Security Administration (SSA)…

A disability hearing can be intimidating and overwhelming, but it is often a necessary step on the road to receiving benefits. It is your opportunity to be heard by an administrative law judge (ALJ). This blog is a resource to…

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a mental health condition that people can develop after they go through a serious life-threatening event. There are many signs of post traumatic stress disorder. It’s normal to have stress reactions associated with…

You received and counted on disability benefits every month, but now your disability payments stopped. Why? Let’s say you were fortunate enough to have short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD) coverage as one of the benefits provided by your…

Disability claims involve a mountain of paperwork. With or without an attorney, there are numerous forms, worksheets, and reports to complete. One common form is a physician statement. Physician statements can be very helpful for disability claims with the Social…

Our office devotes a substantial effort to representing people who cannot work because of severe and chronic health conditions — including Social Security Administration, employer-provided Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits, Railroad Retirement Board, union disability…

Over 60% of social security applications are denied and granted a review and hearing. Preparation to fight for your claim is extremely important to gain acceptance from the court of law. Ways that you can prepare for your social security…

Getting a lawyer to assist you with your disability claim may seem costly and unnecessary, but in reality it is a crucial aspect of getting your application approved. Studies have shown that applicants who are assisted by a lawyer are…

We created The Red Tape Series in an effort to fulfill our goal of educating and supporting our clients and anyone frustrated by the challenges of dealing with disability and other legal issues.  The legal process is often filled with…

Welcome to the Red Tape Series, where we help you understand important topics about disability insurance and how to cut through the bureaucratic red tape. Today, we will be talking about different tips that will help you keep track of…