On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Sep 25, 2018 | Social Security Disability
How can Indiana residents find out if their medical condition qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits? The Social Security Administration (SSA) has what it calls the “blue book,” which is a list of medical impairments that qualify Americans to...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Sep 19, 2018 | The Claims Process
You’ve waited a long time to have your disability case heard. You’ll want to be prepared for all the questions that could come up in your Social Security Disability (SSD) hearing in Indiana. So just what questions will you be expected to answer at the...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Sep 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Indiana readers understand that many initial applicants seeking disability benefits are left frustrated and concerned when their application comes back denied. A significant number of people are not successful on their first attempt to get benefits, but that is not...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Sep 13, 2018 | Supplemental Security Income
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is investigating whether it overpaid thousands of recipients nearly $400 million over the past decade and longer because of budget cuts. At issue are payments to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in Indiana and...
On behalf of McKown, Whitehurst & Myers, LLP | Sep 7, 2018 | The Claims Process
After waiting for months for a decision on your Social Security Disability claim, the last thing you want to receive is a letter saying that your claim was denied. Unfortunately, it happens frequently, even to people who are genuinely disabled. While reasons for a...