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Had a hard time getting Social Security Disability? KC Star wants to hear from you

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Is it, or was it, hard for you to get Social Security Disability benefits? Perhaps it took years or you are still trying.

The Star would like to talk to you for a possible story.

Fill out the form below and our reporter may contact you. All of your information will remain private, not for publication. We will speak with you and agree how any information will be used before a story is published.

Or you can cut and paste the questions below and send the information by any of these methods:

Email: Eric Adler at eadler@kcstar.com

Postal mail: Eric Adler, reporter, The Kansas City Star, 2405 Grand Boulevard, Suite 4, Kansas City, Mo., 64108.

Phone: Eric can be contacted at 816-234-4431

1. Name:

2. Current city and state:

3. Telephone numbers, cell and/or land line:

4. Email:

5. When did you become disabled and first apply for benefits?

6. In what state did you apply for benefits?

7. What was the outcome (Ultimately approved after being denied 1, 2, 3, 4 times?)

8. Did you have a disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)?

9. In what city was your hearing held?

10. Name of judge, if you recall:

11. Outcome of hearing:

12. Offer a brief summation of your situation:

This story was originally published October 2, 2022 at 9:04 AM.

Eric Adler
The Kansas City Star
Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news. His work has received dozens of national and regional awards.
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