Unfortunately for disabled workers in and around Oklahoma City, the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects most applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Getting approved on the initial application is not easy, and getting turned down does...
OKLAHOMA CITY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAW BLOG
Many people need help with the Disability Report Form for SSDI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notorious for taking a long time to process paperwork and forcing applicants to jump through bureaucratic hoops. Even those with severe or terminal illnesses may find that the SSA denies their initial application, making...
What are an SSDI applicant’s first steps after getting denied?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a relatively confusing benefit program. Most people don't know very much about SSDI, but the one thing they do know is that it is a difficult benefit to get. Stories of people with severe or even fatal medical conditions...
How can a journal help your Social Security Disability case?
If you are struggling with a new or worsening illness or disability, then you may be looking into seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability is not always the easiest benefit to get, because you need to prove that your condition fully...
The high cost of a mistake on your SSDI application
When you file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, a mistake can be far more than a temporary inconvenience. It takes very little for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to deny a claim. Once that happens, the process can involve lengthy appeals,...
You don’t have to have worked to get Supplemental Security Income
The benefits available to Americans through the Social Security program vary depending on a person's situation. Most people know that they qualifiy for different Social Security benefits because of their workplace tax withholdings. From the first day that you get a...
Many mental disorders manifest later in life
Those dealing with mental disorders that constitute disabilities may feel concerned that these disorders have not been present for their entire lives. They may wonder what they did to cause their disorder or how it could have been prevented. The truth is that they...
What symptoms do muscular dystrophy patients experience?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a chronic medical condition. It can significantly impact the everyday lives of those who have it. What is muscular dystrophy? There are actually several different varieties of muscular dystrophy. They all, however, cause patients to...
Will you receive back pay for denied SSDI benefits after a successful appeal?
You expected bureaucratic red tape and delays when you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process is notorious for taking a long time and requiring a lot of effort from those already struggling with a severe medical condition. What...
How do you handle a reconsideration appeal for SSDI benefits?
When you already have a debilitating medical condition that affects your quality of life, trying to jump through bureaucratic hoops to get benefits can drain your energy and stress you out. Managing a disability application or appeal on your own can lead to...
