Many people in St. Louis may think that disability is something that only adults struggle with. Yet if you are the parent of a disabled child, you know that not only does it impact their lives, but it also has a drastic effect on yours. Many in your same position have...

The head position in the Social Security Administration is the commissioner. This is a major administrative role that can affect the way social security works in various ways. As explained on the SSA website, the commissioner is in charge of the entire organization....

With the many potential changes to Social Security Disability coming soon as a result of the current administration, it is important to stay on top of political news and learn how it potentially could affect you. Recently, the current Administration has announced that...

When filing a workers’ compensation case, few people worry about where the money comes from. They are so burdened by concerns regarding their finances and their ongoing ability to work that they are only concerned that the employer pays up. However, there are a few...

Having a serious disability may keep a person from meaningful full-time employment. However, it may not keep a person from working at all. This may be good news for many, as Psych Central notes that depression and unemployment often go hand in hand. Unfortunately,...

The Trump administration recently proposed a new Social Security rule change that may well negatively impact you if you currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance, known as SSDI, or Supplemental Security Income, known as SSI. An article in The Philadelphia...

For those collecting Social Security benefits in Missouri, there are a few changes coming in 2020 to the program. These three changes can have financial impacts on those already collecting from the system and those still paying into it. Anticipating these changes can...

One of the important qualifications for Social Security Disability benefits is that you are unable to work. Because of this, you may wonder what happens when you can return to a job. This can be a scary idea because you may discover that you are not quite ready to...

High blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, can have a profound impact on a person’s overall health and quality of life. The condition, which is often a secondary symptom of an underlying disease, can affect a person’s ability to concentrate, sleep, work or...

When you are unable to work due to a condition such as epilepsy, you may be able to collect benefits from the government. If you cannot work for a period of 12 months or more due to your epilepsy, then you may qualify for benefits. For you to qualify for Social...