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...
Month: October 2020
Veterans: Take advantage of expedited disability processing
Members of the armed forces put their health and safety on the line so the rest of us can continue to enjoy our freedoms. It shouldn't come as a surprise that many of our veterans return home with not only mental health issues but physical impairments as well. Many of...
Expectations for your disability hearing
It's frustrating when a claim for disability benefits is not successful. A denied claim is unfortunately common, and applicants may have to continue to pursue additional steps in order to secure the benefits they need and deserve. As part of the appeals process, you...
Supplemental Security Income to increase by 1.3% in 2021
The Social Security Administration (SSA) made an announcement earlier this week that there will be a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Social Security (SS) beneficiaries coming in 2021. Individuals who receive these...
When do mental disorders manifest?
In some cases, people are born with mental disorders and conditions that they will have for their entire lives. This could just be due to genetics or, in cases like cerebral palsy, due to mistakes made during birth. In many cases, though, these disorders manifest or...
Avoid mistakes with your Disability Report Form if you need SSDI
Needing to fill out paperwork to prove you have a disability can feel unnecessary or even insulting if you have an injury or medical condition that has limited your ability to work or take care of yourself. However, thoroughness and accuracy are critical to your...
Social Security Disability benefits for cancer
It goes without saying that you never want to find yourself filing a claim for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). However, should you find yourself dealing with a serious illness or injury that keeps you out of work, it’s something to strongly consider. By...
How Social Security and federal employee disability benefits work
Federal jobs often come with excellent benefits. It's no different if you have a serious medical condition that potentially affects your ability to work. Postal carriers and all other federal workers who find themselves in this situation may qualify for either Social...
Your neurological condition may be enough to qualify for Social Security Disability
As someone with neurological health conditions, it’s important for you to know if you can qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. While the results of your claim lie in the hands of the Social Security Administration (SSA), the truth is that many people...
Can a heart condition qualify you for Social Security Disability?
Heart diseases have a way of affecting how a person's entire body functions. These conditions can affect circulation, cause fatigue, and potentially result in you passing out. They can definitely limit your ability to work. Does a heart condition qualify you for...