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In 2017, I  wrote about President Trump’s potential effect on the Social Security Administration’s disability benefits programs. Since then, he has made further statements about and changes to the program. President Trump has made changes through his executive power, as…

When someone applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) first has to ensure that the application is correct. Unfortunately, the majority of applications are denied the first time, forcing people to go…

While SSDI and SSI are both administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), a disability attorney in Kansas City will tell you that they are not the same thing. It’s very easy for these two to be used interchangeably, which is why many people…

  ALJ wants to know The process can get confusing. We’re here to sort it out with you. To start with, let’s look at a common question we get: Why does the ALJ want to know that? Chores  Pets  Social…

A person’s patience is understandably tested after suffering from a disabling condition and being unable to work. The length of time to get approved for social security disability benefits can stretch a person’s patience even further. Let’s look at the Social…

You have been on disability for a while now and you are suddenly notified by SSA that they are reviewing your claim for disability benefits. Included in the letter will be a form to complete with your ongoing updated medical…

So you applied for Social Security benefits with absolute certainty you would get approved. You waited and waited and waited just to find out you got denied! “How is that possible?” you think to yourself. You met all of the…

If you haven’t yet heard, the Trump administration recently proposed a couple of months ago that the Social Security Administration start using social media to determine whether those that have applied for disability benefits are in fact qualified. If you’re…

An applicant or claimant for disability benefits is required to submit all relevant medical records and opinions to the SSA judge five business days before a hearing. We call this the “five day rule”. However, if the evidence cannot be…

If a person misses too much work because of health conditions or has to leave work because of symptom flairs and/or medical treatment appointments, this is a serious factor that the SSA judge should consider properly in deciding if a…

The Kansas City Social Security Administration (SSA) takes many factors into account when evaluating your disability claim. As you get older, the chances of being approved for disability are strengthened. As disability lawyers in Kansas City, we get asked often…

Many people who file for Social Security Disability find the process very frustrating and stressful. Millions of claims are filed every year, and nearly 70 percent are denied. For those that do get rejected, this is why hiring a disability…