Oklahomans who are applying for Social Security disability benefits due to an injury, illness or condition that renders them unable to work should understand the basics of filing a claim including how medical evidence is used. When Disability Determination Services is...
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What gets your Social Security disability application fast-tracked
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notoriously slow in processing applications for disability benefits. There's information that an applicant may share that may move their application to the front of the line for processing, though. Some low-income...
Obtaining SSDI if you have Parkinsonism dementia complex
Because Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects motor skills, living with it can be challenging. Individuals who have Parkinsonism dementia complex, though, are often on the road to full paralysis. If you have this type of medical condition, you...
Are women less likely to receive disability than men?
When Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) first came into existence in 1956, the vast majority of recipients were male. Twice as many men received SSDI than women did as of the late 1980s. The gender gap among SSDI recipients has slowly been decreasing since...
Am I able to get disability and workers’ comp?
Like other states, Oklahoma has a workers’ compensation system. Employees in this state who get hurt on the job can, among other benefits, receive some compensation for lost wages. While helpful, this compensation does not pay for everything. A person permanently...
Answer questions carefully if you receive a Function Report
If some kind of disability prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will send various forms for you to complete.One such form is the Function Report....
Can I get Social Security disability for mental illness?
Disabled individuals suffering from a disability related to a mental health condition may be able to receive Social Security disability (SSD) benefits to help with their expenses and needs. Because Social Security disability benefits are important for many disabled...
What is the Social Security disability appeals process?
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) is an important protection for those who are unable to work because of a medical disability that prevents them from doing so. Because of the importance of SSDI benefits, disabled applicants should know what they can do if...
Supplemental Security Income and the counting of resources
A common concern for Oklahomans who are seeking or already receiving Supplemental Security Income is how their resources will impact their payments. People who have too many resources while meeting the other requirements to receive SSI benefits of being 65 or older,...
Do spinal cord injury patients qualify for disability?
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating for both the person that suffers the injury and their loved ones. An individual can be left with the inability to perform basic tasks including going to the bathroom, bathing, eating, brushing their teeth and working, depending...
