What gets your Social Security disability application fast-tracked

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notoriously slow in processing applications for disability benefits. There’s information that an applicant may share that may move their application to the front of the line for processing, though. Some low-income individuals who are disabled due to specific medical conditions may qualify for expedited processing of their application….

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Obtaining SSDI if you have Parkinsonism dementia complex

Because Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects motor skills, living with it can be challenging. Individuals who have Parkinsonism dementia complex, though, are often on the road to full paralysis. If you have this type of medical condition, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Securing SSDI benefits often requires jumping…

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Are women less likely to receive disability than men?

When Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) first came into existence in 1956, the vast majority of recipients were male. Twice as many men received SSDI than women did as of the late 1980s. The gender gap among SSDI recipients has slowly been decreasing since the mid-1990s. Now, nearly half of today’s SSDI recipients are females. Individuals…

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Am I able to get disability and workers’ comp?

Like other states, Oklahoma has a workers’ compensation system. Employees in this state who get hurt on the job can, among other benefits, receive some compensation for lost wages. While helpful, this compensation does not pay for everything. A person permanently disabled because of a work injury may also need to find other means…

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Answer questions carefully if you receive a Function Report

If some kind of disability prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will send various forms for you to complete. One such form is the Function Report. What is this, and what kind of questions are there? The Function…

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