UR Disability Rep
by Roy Rickstrew
Latest episode
Local Medicare Open Enrollment: Available all year
Local Medicare Open Enrollment: Available all year
About this podcast
My goal is to make your disability claim the EASIEST one to approve!!
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 39 episodes
- Local Medicare Open Enrollment: Available all year · 4 minMedicare open enrollment runs through December 7th, and plans change every year. From shifting doctor networks to medication coverage, choosing the wrong plan can lead to major…
- Medicare Open Enrollment: What Springfield Needs to Know for 2027 · 4 minIt’s Medicare Open Enrollment season in Springfield and across the Ozarks! Are you wondering if your current coverage still fits? Curious about plan changes for 2027? Whether…
- Drug and Alcohol Use at Your SSDI Hearing: What Judges Ask—And Why It Matters · 1 minIf you’re applying for Social Security disability, you might wonder: “Should I talk about past or present drug use at my hearing?” Today Roy breaks down what the judge can ask…
- Filing Disability With Children: Essential SSA & ALJ Testimony Tips · 5 minAre you applying for Social Security disability (SSDI or SSI) while raising children? This episode breaks down practical, evidence-driven tips for parents who need to explain…
- Over 50? Use the composite job Rule on your Disability Application · 6 minOver 50 and thinking about applying for Social Security Disability? 😯 Many of us do more than one job at work—sometimes a little bit of everything! 🧑🔧 👩💼 Roy spoke with Tom…
- Disabled Widow(er)’s Benefits Explained: Drawing Disability from a Spouse’s Work Record · 5 minAre you wondering whether you can draw disability benefits on your deceased spouse’s Social Security work history? On Kolr 10's Unscripted with Tom Trtan, Roy Rickstrew explains…
- Housework Isn’t Employment: Make Your Limitations Clear in Your Medical Records · 4 minHousework is NOT considered 'substantial gainful activity' for your Social Security Disability case, But it IS used by SSA as evidence of your functional capacity. SSA weighs…
- Social Security Disability: Case Advocate · 5 minYou Are Your Best Advocate for Your Disability Case Roy Rickstrew from UR Disability Rep.com discusses with Tom Trtan from KOZR 10's Unscripted the importance of self-advocacy in…
- Disability Determinations and Outdated Jobs · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 22Are you navigating a Social Security disability hearing? Understanding how vocational experts (VEs) use outdated jobs and how to effectively challenge their testimony can make or…
- Inside SSA Advocacy: Why a Professional Representative Changes Everything · 6 minJoin guest Tom Trtan, host of KOLR10’s Unscripted, as we dig deep into the secrets of Social Security disability advocacy. Thinking of handling your SSDI/SSI claim on your own?…
- Getting Disability: More Than Just Luck · 6 minGetting approved for Social Security disability isn’t about luck—it’s about navigating strict rules, tight deadlines, and producing solid medical evidence. On this episode of…
- HIPAA vs. Social Security Disability: How Is Your Medical Info Protected? · 6 minThinking about applying for SSDI or SSI? Wondering how your medical information is handled and protected during the process? This episode demystifies the overlap between HIPAA’s…
- SSA Hearing Options: Phone, Video, or In-Person? · 6 minWelcome to today’s episode, where we break down your choices for hearings with the Social Security Administration—whether you’re pursuing disability benefits or appealing a…
- Small Goals, Big Progress: Roy & Tom Trtan on Helping Social Security Disability Clients Thrive in 2026 · 6 minHow can Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI) claimants keep moving forward when the process and life on benefits feels overwhelming? In this episode, Roy sits down with Tom…
- 🎙️ A Frosty Doctor-Patient Relationship Can Freeze Your Disability Claim—Thaw the Ice With Good Communication! ❄️🩺 · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 30Are things chilly between you and your doctor? On this episode of the Ur Disability Rep podcast, we’re getting real about how a “frosty” connection with your provider could put…
- Navigating The 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment · 5 minJoin us as we break down everything you need to know about open enrollment for health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Whether you’re choosing a new plan or renewing coverage…
- How Job Titles vs Job Duties Affect Your Social Security Disability Case · 6 minAccurately detailing your work history and job titles not only provides clarity and prevents disputes but also strengthens your professional narrative. This precision is…
- Understanding the pitfalls of medical records in SSD claims · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 5Roy Rickstrew and Tom Trtan uncover the common challenges related to medical records in Social Security Disability (SSD) claims. A successful SSD application hinges on the…
- Will I Lose My Disability Check If I Legally Get Married? · 4 minIf you receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits and get married, your benefit amount will stay the same. However, other benefits, such as Supplemental Security…
- Top Most Asked Disability Questions for 2024 · 5 minRoy Rickstrew talks to Tom Trtan from Kolr 10 about the most asked Social Security Disability questions for 2024. Schedule a free consultation by calling my direct number…
