Mental illness can be difficult to pinpoint and define. Often, Oklahomans who are suffering from it are not even aware that it can reach the severity to warrant getting Social Security disability benefits. One mental disorder that afflicts many people is obsessive-compulsive disorder, otherwise known as OCD. Having OCD can result in an approval…
The Social Security Administration accepts and processes claims for both Social Security Disability Insurance benefits as well as benefits under the Supplement Security Income program. At times, a concurrent claim under both programs is appropriate. While the two programs are different, the criteria for a finding of disabled for both is the same. However,…
Oklahomans who have been approved for Supplemental Security Income already know that the benefits are based on financial need and are for people who have a disability, are 65 or older or are blind. The resources a person has available will largely dictate what they receive in SSI-related benefits. To ensure that recipients are…
Many people take advantage of social security benefits in Oklahoma. However, there are numerous laws and regulations concerning the area, and many people receive a denial initially when they make a claim. Appeals are certainly possible, but this is time-consuming. Many people struggle to stay afloat while awaiting a final decision. Occasionally, people waiting on…
Oklahomans who are injured, ill or suffering from a condition that results in an inability to work should know that they can seek Social Security disability benefits. However, the Listing of Impairments does not always specifically address the person’s specific issues. It is then that the medical equivalence becomes important. Knowing what the medical…