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 SSA is the government agency that handles disability benefits claims. Their…
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 Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits? Maybe. Certain heart diseases are mentioned on…
When many people hear that someone has a disability, they often conclude that its a condition they had since birth. It’s seldom the case, though. Some individuals may have genetic disorders or congenital disabilities at the time of their delivery that leaves them with impairments. Countless others suffer injuries or illnesses later in life that render…
Learning that you’re disabled and won’t be able to return to work for at least the next year is traumatic. Now, imagine how you’d feel if you find out that you have a condition that means you won’t ever return to work and that is likely going to lead to your death. This is…
If there’s one thing that you should know about Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it’s that there’s no guarantee that you’ll receive this type of Social Security benefits when you apply for them. There’s also no guarantee that you’ll continue receiving them once you start either. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does have qualifying criteria…