Required

Blog

The Crucial Role of Medical Records in Social Security Disability Benefits Applications
The Crucial Role of Medical Records in Social Security Disability Benefits Applications

Navigating the process of applying for Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits can be complex and daunting. One crucial aspect…

Read More arrow 4 October, 2023
Midwest CES, Summit Medical Exams, and the Scoop on Unfair Consultative Exams
Midwest CES, Summit Medical Exams, and the Scoop on Unfair Consultative Exams

The consultative examination, or CE, is an important and necessary step for applicants seeking Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security…

Read More arrow 7 June, 2023
Disability Insurance Companies and ‘Dirty Tricks’
Disability Insurance Companies and ‘Dirty Tricks’

The statistics on this aren’t great, but everything we know tells us that a shockingly large number of people have…

Read More arrow 13 December, 2022
Local TV Station Explores Social Security Disability Fraud
Local TV Station Explores Social Security Disability Fraud

KSHB-TV, the NBC affiliate in Kansas City, recently interviewed two BurnettDriskill attorneys regarding potential consultative exam fraud in the Social…

Read More arrow 21 November, 2022
Were you ordered to attend a consultative exam at Midwest CES? We can help.
Were you ordered to attend a consultative exam at Midwest CES? We can help.

The Kansas City Star recently ran an article investigating exams ordered in disability benefit claims. In the Kansas City area, these exams…

Read More arrow 10 October, 2022
3 Ways to be Prepared for Your Disability Hearing
3 Ways to be Prepared for Your Disability Hearing

A disability hearing can be intimidating and overwhelming, but it is often a necessary step on the road to receiving…

Read More arrow 7 September, 2022
Signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a mental health condition that people can develop after they go through a…

Read More arrow 5 July, 2022
Why Have My Disability Payments Stopped?
Why Have My Disability Payments Stopped?

You received and counted on disability benefits every month, but now your disability payments stopped. Why? Let’s say you were…

Read More arrow 2 May, 2022
Do I Need a Physician Statement for my Disability Claim?
Do I Need a Physician Statement for my Disability Claim?

Disability claims involve a mountain of paperwork. With or without an attorney, there are numerous forms, worksheets, and reports to…

Read More arrow 9 June, 2021
Does My Military Service Count for Government Retirement?
Does My Military Service Count for Government Retirement?

Military Service Credit for Federal Civilian Retirement — Years In Military Count For Government Retirement If you have performed honorable…

Read More arrow 9 June, 2021
What is Social Security Fraud?
What is Social Security Fraud?

Generally speaking, fraud involves obtaining something of value through willful misrepresentation. In the context of the Social Security Administration program,…

Read More arrow 9 June, 2021
Do You Know What Disability Benefits are Available to You?
Do You Know What Disability Benefits are Available to You?

Our office devotes a substantial effort to representing people who cannot work because of severe and chronic health conditions —…

Read More arrow 21 February, 2022