If you're suffering from a medical condition listed in what's colloquially known as the Social Security Administration's (SSA) "blue book," there's a strong likelihood that you may qualify to receive disability benefits. In order to be automatically qualified to...
Two-thirds of Social Security Disability applications get denied
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | May 18, 2018 | The Claims Process
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) payments seems bound to succeed as you fill out that paperwork. You clearly cannot work. You need the assistance. Your case is a perfect example of exactly why the system exists. Then you get denied. You're shocked. What...
Many SSDI applications are denied the first time
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
If your disability means you face many struggles in your daily life, it should be no surprise to you that trying to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance benefits will be one more struggle. Close to a million people apply for SSDI each year, and only about a...
Safety tips for avoiding back injuries on the job
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | May 11, 2018 | Social Security Disability
Back injuries are some of the most commonly suffered injuries in workplaces all across Indiana. You don't have to be working a physical job to suffer a back injury while at work. In fact, many injuries are preventable and even suffered by those who don't need to lift...
How to appeal your disability benefits denial
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | May 4, 2018 | The Claims Process
When you are in great need of disability benefits, it can be heartbreaking when you have your application rejected. It is very common to have your application rejected the first time you apply, and often the reason is due to a minor mistake that you made in the...