Although going to work may not always be an Oklahoma resident’s first choice of activity, most people enjoy the feeling of having a job and earning their own income. As children, individuals depend on their parents and other adults for support, and when a person is able to step out on their own and…
Any readers who follow this Oklahoma Social Security Disability benefits blog know that seeking support due to a disabling physical or mental condition is no easy task. The process of apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income is lengthy and can require copious amounts of medical evidence. Even when a person…
Complex regional pain syndrome, a name often used for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, is a condition that, in some workers, qualifies as a disability. This condition causes chronic pain, rendering some people unable to retain full-time employment. Some employees with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy must turn to part-time work; it is difficult for these workers to…
Let us say you have an injury you believe makes you eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. You have filed for SSDI, but it may be as long as a year and a half before you are approved and begin to receive payments. How are you going to make ends meet in…
Perhaps you sustained a traumatic brain injury in a vehicle accident and are unable to work. How does the Social Security Administration view TBI, and are you eligible to file for SSDI benefits? About TBI Two forms of traumatic brain injury exist: open and closed. The open form is the least common and occurs…