Harlan Still & Koch

Harlan Still & Koch Missouri Social Security Disability Lawyers How We Can Help You
Social Security law is very technical.

Our lawyers and legal assistants deal with it every day, but most Americans are not at all familiar with the disability process. We know that the initial application and the appeal process are confusing. The instructions are baffling and, at the same time, your every word is reviewed by Social Security employees. The goal of our entire staff is to insure a successful conclusion to your claim. At t

he initial level our firm will:

• Organize your medical information and assist you in the paperwork necessary to file a claim for disability. Historically, a large majority of claims, many of them valid, are denied at the initial level.
• We will file your Request for Hearing and, with your help, determine what additional medical records should be obtained.
• Prior to the hearing your lawyer will meet with you to determine what else needs to be done to organize evidence before the hearing.
• We will prepare you for your testimony before the Social Security Administrative Law judge and we will prepare for our cross-examination of all witnesses called by Social Security.
• Should an appeal be necessary we will file the appeal with the Appeals Council in Falls Church, Virginia. If necessary we will file your suit against the Social Security Administration in the United States District Court.

*An important question for any attorney or non-attorney representative is, "Do you file cases in federal court?" Non-attorney representatives cannot represent claimants in court. Some lawyers in other firms refuse to litigate in the federal court and are very resistant to this important part of the appeal. Practice areas:
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employee
- Social Security -- Disability
- State & Municipal Employees
- Workers' Compensation Appeals

Folks who work hard for decades may have an advantage when it comes to disabilty benefits.
10/08/2024

Folks who work hard for decades may have an advantage when it comes to disabilty benefits.

Some jobs are just tougher than others.

Disability insurance can provide help when you're unable to work.
08/20/2024

Disability insurance can provide help when you're unable to work.

What details do I need?

A housing rule change may make it easier to qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
06/24/2024

A housing rule change may make it easier to qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.

Thousands of Missourians may qualify.

If you don't succeed at first, try again.
04/24/2024

If you don't succeed at first, try again.

What do the numbers say?

Understand how substance dependency can affect a claim.
03/05/2024

Understand how substance dependency can affect a claim.

Explore what long-term benefits are available.

There are a lot of programs out there to help. However, certain criteria does need to be met.
02/11/2024

There are a lot of programs out there to help. However, certain criteria does need to be met.

There are important factors to consider.

Almost two thirds of disability applications are denied.
11/08/2023

Almost two thirds of disability applications are denied.

Understanding denials and appeals.

Workers who still have partial vision may be legally blind and qualify for disability benefits.
09/28/2023

Workers who still have partial vision may be legally blind and qualify for disability benefits.

3 facts about benefits for the blind.

The application process often moves slowly. Can applicants do anything to prevent serious delays?
07/24/2023

The application process often moves slowly. Can applicants do anything to prevent serious delays?

Why is it taking so long for me to get benefits?

It hurts the whole household when somebody is no longer able to work.
05/17/2023

It hurts the whole household when somebody is no longer able to work.

Disability options for families.

Invisible ailments are just as debilitating.
03/13/2023

Invisible ailments are just as debilitating.

Am I eligible?

There are strict eligibility requirements to receive SSI.
01/12/2023

There are strict eligibility requirements to receive SSI.

Be careful with value.

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