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…
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 these individuals end up…
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 may have to attend an administrative hearing. It may be…
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 government benefits can expect to see a 1.3% increase in their monthly stipend starting with their Dec. 2020 payment,…
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 appear later in life. This is known as…