Blog

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit you earn based on your work history and contributions to Social Security throughout your career. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program for individuals with limited financial resources, whose work history…

People who have to stop working due to health reasons sometimes have both a Social Security Disability claim and a Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability claim. These are separate disability programs – one is administered by the Social Security Administration,…

Many employers offer benefits in addition to wages. Besides health, dental, life, and accident insurance, some employers also offer short-term and long-term disability insurance. This insurance is designed to replace some of your regular income in the event you become…

Navigating the process of applying for Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits can be complex and daunting. One crucial aspect that applicants often overlook is the significance of medical records. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 404.1512 outlines the importance…

The consultative examination, or CE, is an important and necessary step for applicants seeking Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income. In most cases, a CE is required where Social Security does not have enough evidence to make an accurate…

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.…

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…

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…

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…