The government has been steadily closing the number of Social Security offices around the country for over a decade, effectively shutting down nearly a tenth of its offices around the nation. Lawmakers have given various reasons for the closings. They mention...
Reasons for a Social Security Disability denial
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 22, 2018 | The Claims Process
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides important support to disabled Americans. Many of them wouldn't be able to live independent lives if it weren't for this vital financial aid. However, it isn't always easy getting approved for Social Security Disability...
Your doctor can help you qualify for Social Security disability
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 17, 2018 | Ssd And Working With Your Doctor
In order to qualify for Social Security disability, you need to prove that you have a disabling condition that will prevent you from working for at least a year or that you have a fatal condition. Proving that this is the case may not be entirely easy in all...
The Social Security disability insurance overview
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Age discrimination doesn't exist when it comes to disabilities. Whether you are young or old, you may find yourself disabled and unable to work due to a variety of physical and mental conditions. In fact, one out of every five Americans suffers from a disability and...
Common symptoms of fibromyalgia
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 8, 2018 | Social Security Disability
Fibromyalgia can be so detrimental to your health that it is impossible for you to work any longer. However, one of the big problems with this disorder is that many people do not understand it completely. This even extends to medical professionals, as this disorder is...
What to do when you are unable to work because of depression
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 1, 2018 | The Claims Process
Depression is an illness that is just as pervasive and debilitating as any physical disease. However, it can be more difficult to recognize as a problem and more difficult to diagnose. Depression may have crept up on you over time, and you found yourself being less...