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It is not a secret that the RRB takes a long time to process disability retirement benefit applications for railroad workers who are unable to work because of health conditions. The RRB represents that in 2024, “the average processing time…

When a person is awarded Railroad Retirement disability benefits – that person is generally entitled to Medicare benefits twenty-nine months after the date disability is determined. The date of disability or the Established Onset Date (EOD) is critical for when…

Applying for disability benefits can be a complex and overwhelming process, especially when it comes to the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) disability benefits. These benefits are essential for railroad employees who have become disabled and are unable to work. To…

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…

Our community may know us as a disability law firm, or a business that specifically works on disability law in Kansas City, but we are much more than that. We specialize in Veteran’s Affairs, Employee Disability, and much more. Through this article, we…

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 27, boosts unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad workers impacted by the pandemic. Under the CARES Act, the 1-week waiting period…

Are you a railroad employee unable to work because of an injury or illness? If so, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Railroad carriers employ thousands of people in the Kansas City, Kansas…

Similar to Social Security Disability, railroad disability in Kansas City has some of the same requirements for eligibility. For full disability benefits, those who have been a RR worker are required to have a minimum of ten years of covered benefits. Partial…

If you have been searching for a railroad disability attorney in Kansas City, we believe you have come to the right place. Here at Burnett & Driskill, trusted disability lawyers in Kansas City, we pride ourselves on being well versed…

Whether you’re looking for a railroad disability attorney in Kansas City or simply just an attorney for disability in Kansas City, we are here to ensure you get the benefits you deserve after an injury.  Several factors affect how long…