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 individuals and their families, disabled individuals suffering from a mental illness should be familiar with…
A person with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits under either the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Title XVI of the Social Security Act details how certain individuals who are both disabled and in the low-income bracket…
A cancer diagnosis can be life-altering. You may unable to work depending on the severity of your condition. If you were employed full-time leading up to your diagnosis, then the best-case scenario is that your employer has been making Social Security deductions from your paycheck all of these years. If that’s the case, then…
Fibromyalgia is a serious illness that can cause individuals to experience significant fatigue and chronic pain. Some people can work either part- or full-time while suffering from this debilitating condition. Many individuals can do this because their employers make modifications to their employee’s job tasks, work schedule or their workplace to better accommodate them….
Oklahomans who are suffering from chronic illnesses can have their entire lives affected by trying to mitigate the symptoms and get relief. Since these issues can prevent them from being able to hold a job, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be critical to making ends meet and getting medical care as they try…