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Parmele Law Firm, P.C.
, Joplin, MO (417) 206-4460 or (866) 306-4460 (Toll Free)
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Phone (417) 206-4460 or (866) 306-4460 (Toll Free) Address 614 S. Main Street Joplin, MO 64801 Hours Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday closed Business Services Disability Law…It’s all we do. Experienced representation focused exclusively on Social Security disability cases.
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Business Type: At Parmele Law Firm, we focus on taking up the fight with the Social Security Administration on behalf of those who have been denied their rightful Social Security disability benefits.
Since its founding, Parmele Law Firm has helped thousands of disabled people succeed in getting the Social Security disability benefits they deserve – and so desperately need – to continue living their lives.
Your disability doesn’t know your name, who you are, or what you’ve accomplished with your life. It doesn’t know your good reputation, your occupation, or your plans for your future. And it doesn’t care.
For you, the future looks dark and uncertain. You can’t work. Your most important relationships are pushed to the brink. The financial realities are pressing you on every side. Living is just surviving. You risk losing everything you’ve worked so hard to gain.
To make it worse, you’ve applied for Social Security disability benefits, but they’ve coldly turned their back on you in your time of need.
There Is Hope
At the Parmele Law Firm, P.C., we understand exactly what you’re going through, and we know how to help. By starting a relationship with our firm, you have the chance to take back your life – and your future.
We focus on taking up the fight with the Social Security Administration on behalf of those who have been denied their rightful Social Security disability benefits. Since its founding, the Parmele Law Firm, P.C. has helped thousands of disabled people succeed in getting the Social Security disability benefits they deserve – and so desperately need – to continue living their lives. We believe we can help you, too.
The time for action is now. If you're ready to put the Parmele Law Firm staff to work for you, or you have additional questions, contact us today.
Daniel A. Parmele, Attorney At Law Ashley C. Baine, Associate Attorney At Law Sheila M. Rennison, Of Counsel Kathleen E. Overton, Associate Attorney At Law Jeffrey S. Ciegel, Associate Attorney At Law Aaron J. Mansfield, Associate Attorney At Law Richard VanAntwerp, Associate Attorney At Law James Pavisian, Associate Attorney At Law Kathy Meyer, Senior Paralegal Lacey Hacker, Associate Attorney At Law Andrew R. DeLaMare, Associate Attorney At Law Ryan C. Dexter, Associate Attorney At Law
Question What is the definition of disability used by Social Security? Answer Under the Social Security Act, "disability" means "inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
Question How many different types of Social Security disability benefits are there? Answer There are at least five major types of Social Security disability benefits. Disability Insurance Benefits is the most important type of Social Security disability benefits. It goes to individuals who have worked in recent years (five out of the last 10 years in most cases) who are now disabled. Disabled Widow's and Widower's Benefits are paid to individuals who are at least 50 and become disabled within a certain amount of time after the death of their husband or wife. The late husband or wife must have worked enough under Social Security to be insured. Disabled Adult Child Benefits go to the children of persons who are deceased or who are drawing Social Security disability or retirement benefits. The child must have become disabled before age 22. For Disability Insurance Benefits, Disabled Widow's or Widower's Benefits and Disabled Adult Child benefits, it does not matter whether the disabled individual is rich or poor. Benefits are paid based upon a Social Security earnings record. Supplemental Security Income benefits, however, are paid to individuals who are poor and who are disabled. It does not matter for SSI whether an individual has worked in the past or not. SSI child's disability benefits are a variety of SSI benefits paid to children under the age of 18 who are disabled. The way in which disability is determined is a bit different for children. Question How do I apply for Social Security disability? Answer The best, surest way to file a Social Security disability claim is to go to the nearest Social Security office in person and wait (often for a few hours) to see someone to file the claim in person. In the alternative, a person may contact Social Security by telephone and arrange for a telephone interview to file the claim. Question I am disabled, but I have plenty of money in the bank. Do I have to wait until this money is gone before I apply for Social Security disability benefits? Answer No. If you have worked in recent years or if you are applying for Disabled Widow's or Widower's benefits or Disabled Adult Child benefits, it does not matter how much money you have in the bank. There is no reason to wait to file the claim. Question I used to work but lately I have been staying home taking care of the kids. I have now become sick. Can I get Social Security disability benefits? Answer Possibly. If you have worked five out of the 10 years under Social Security before becoming disabled, you will have enough earnings in to potentially qualify for Social Security disability benefits. For individuals 31 or less, the requirements are a little different, since such individuals have not had such a long time to work. Unless a person has been staying home and taking care of their children for quite a long time, however, it is very possible that they will qualify for Social Security disability benefits based upon their own earnings. Also a homemaker, if poor enough, can qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) whether he or she has worked in the past or not. Question How long do I have to wait after becoming disabled before I can file for Social Security disability benefits? Answer Not even one day. You can file for Social Security disability benefits on the very same day that you become disabled. Many individuals make the mistake of waiting months and even years after becoming disabled before filing a Social Security disability claim. There is no reason to file a Social Security disability claim if one has only a minor illness or one which is unlikely to last a year or more. However, an individual who suffers serious illness or injury and expects to be out of work for a year or more should not delay in filing a claim for Social Security disability benefits. Question I am still on sick leave from my employer. Can I file for Social Security disability now or do I have to wait until the sick leave is exhausted? Answer No, you do not have to wait until the sick leave is exhausted. You should file for Social Security disability benefits now, if you believe that you will be out of work for a year or more. Question I got hurt on the job. I am drawing worker's compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or should I wait until the worker's compensation ends? Answer You do not have to wait until the worker's compensation ends and you should not wait that long. An individual can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits while receiving worker's compensation benefits. It is best to file the Social Security disability claim as soon as possible because otherwise there may be a gap between the time the worker's compensation ends and the Social Security disability benefits begin. Question Can I get both worker's compensation and Social Security disability benefits? Answer Yes. There is an offset, which reduces Social Security disability benefits because of worker's compensation benefits paid, but in virtually all cases, there is still some Social Security disability benefits to be paid. In a few states the offset works the other way — worker's compensation benefits are reduced because of Social Security disability benefits. Question For additional questions you may have, please look at our extensive Frequently Asked Questions section on our website.
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