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The term “anxiety” is thrown around a lot, but as social security lawyers in Maryville, we know the crippling effects it can have on someone’s life. Anxiety disorders are characterized by persistent feelings of tension, uneasiness or apprehension. The overwhelming feelings of alarm may even be triggered by everyday occurrences and situations. Anxiety disorders have […]

What’s the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States? Believe it or not, it’s heart disease. According to the Heart Foundation, the disease kills around 1 million people annually. February is Heart Health Awareness month, so we wanted to take this time to shed some light on the […]

If you’ve applied for social security disability you may be required to have a consultative medical examination. The person examining your case to determine if you qualify for disability will require recent medical information in order to close the case. This means that if you have not seen doctors in the last 90 days you […]

The Senate recently approved the Republican tax reform legislation which is expected to possibly bring dramatic cuts to Social Security and Medicare, which together make up 38% of the total federal budget, according to Newsweek. With the predicted rise in the deficit, entitlement programs could face cuts in the near future. Many disabled and senior […]

According to the World Health Organization, the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980. The causes of diabetes are complicated, but the rise is in part due to increases in obesity and sedimentary lifestyles. Diabetes of all types can lead to complications in many parts of the body, making daily activities difficult and […]