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…
Hematological disorders impact how a person’s blood functions in the body. When a blood disorder is present a person may not get enough oxygen delivered through their entire system. If there is a defect with the composition of their blood then their blood may not properly clot when they are injured. These are only…
Supplemental Security Income is a benefits program offered and administered by the Social Security Administration. It is distinct from Social Security Disability Insurance, although both are offered to individuals who suffer from disabilities. Oklahoma residents who receive no or little income may qualify for SSI because it does not require them to have worked…
Disabilities come in many forms. For some, disabling conditions may leave no marks on their bodies and may only affect the way that they interact with the world. For others, disabilities may impose painful limitations on their bodies that cause them to face difficult barriers just to function in social and workplace settings. A…
Mental illnesses and disorders are common and affect the lives of many Oklahoma residents. While most people have heard of depression and anxiety as common afflictions that can impact individuals’ ways of life, there are a number of other mental conditions that can adversely alter how individuals live and operate in their environments. Personality…