Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a debilitating condition that impacts a person’s ability to work. One study found that over one-third of people with RA were no longer able to work a decade after they were diagnosed with the condition. As one arthritis expert notes,...
OKLAHOMA CITY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAW BLOG
Do federal officials tax your disability benefits?
A common concern that individuals have ahead of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) is the tax implications they may face. While most SSD recipients won't owe any taxes on the monthly stipend they receive, there are some exceptions to this rule. When do you...
How do depressive symptoms vary by diagnosis?
Many individuals who generally find themselves sad or unhappy may ultimately find themselves diagnosed with depression. What you may not realize is that this isn't a singular condition. There are instead varieties of it, each with their unique signs and symptoms. What...
Common mental illnesses can prove more disabling for some people
Mental health conditions are difficult to deal with but also largely invisible. Even people with the most debilitating conditions likely won't have symptoms all the time. Additionally, some people with the same diagnosis have a far worse affliction than others. The...
Applying for benefits after an injury at work
Becoming injured at work is a common cause of disability. If you have been injured in the workplace and you needed to seek medical attention and take time off work, it's likely that you will be able to file for workers' compensation benefits in the first instance....
Why your work history and education are important factors in your SSD claim
The application process for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is long and confusing to most people -- and it may seem, for a while, that you’re receiving endless requests for more information, including a detailed report about your education and work history....
How Human Immunodeficiency Virus patients qualify for disability
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a strict definition of what constitutes a disability. An applicant who has a short-term or partial impairment doesn't qualify for Social Security (SS) disability benefits. Instances in which a child has severe functional...
Can certain diagnoses get your disability benefits fast-tracked?
Many employers take deductions from their workers' paychecks and pay into Social Security fund on their employee's behalf. Individuals who have certain terminal illnesses or who are otherwise unable to work for a year or more may tap into it if the need arises to...
Can you file for disability benefits while working part-time?
What happens if you're still working a few hours but you know that you really need to file for Social Security Disability benefits? Generally speaking, in order to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI), you cannot be performing substantial gainful activity...
Can you get Social Security Disability benefits for lymphedema?
If you have lymphedema and it prevents your from working, you might consider claiming Social Security Disability benefits. If you mention it to someone in Oklahoma, they might tell you to look to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Blue Book for guidance. The...
