Can I get Social Security disability for mental illness?

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…

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Supplemental Security Income and the counting of resources

A common concern for Oklahomans who are seeking or already receiving Supplemental Security Income is how their resources will impact their payments. People who have too many resources while meeting the other requirements to receive SSI benefits of being 65 or older, blind or disabled should know the facts about resources. Since SSI is…

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What is the Social Security disability appeals process?

Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) is an important protection for those who are unable to work because of a medical disability that prevents them from doing so. Because of the importance of SSDI benefits, disabled applicants should know what they can do if their application for benefits has been denied. In general, to qualify…

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Do spinal cord injury patients qualify for disability?

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating for both the person that suffers the injury and their loved ones. An individual can be left with the inability to perform basic tasks including going to the bathroom, bathing, eating, brushing their teeth and working, depending on the extent of their injury. Not all spinal cord injuries…

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Long-Term Costs of Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Staggering

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a person suffers significant distress to their head that affects their brain. Often, TBI are caused by accidents such as car collisions and falls, where victims hit their heads and suffer impact injuries from their involvement in incidents. Other TBI are caused by penetration accidents that occur…

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