How a Lawyer Can Help Get Disability Benefits for a Child
Children who are under 18 and are legally disabled may qualify for Supplemental Security Income or SSI, provided that they also meet resources and household income requirements. If you are caring for a child who has physical and/or mental disabilities, there’s hope for some financial reprieve. Talk to an Oklahoma City social security disability attorney…
Read MoreWhen to Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Hiring a Tulsa Social Security Disability lawyer is often necessary to help ensure the success of your claim. With so many social security disability claims being denied at the initial stage, it is extremely helpful to have an attorney who knows the law and can help you meet the qualifications for Social Security Disability. An…
Read MoreHow Much in SSDI Disability Benefits Can I Get?
SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance is a benefit that provides payments to eligible individuals who no longer have the ability to perform work. This federal insurance program can only be offered to those who are insured under the program and who meet the criteria and definition of disability as determined by the Social Security…
Read MoreWhat Makes You Eligible For Social Security Disability or SSI?
You could be denied or awarded Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits depending on the evidence that you provide. Your eligibility will depend on three types of evidence, that you provide to the Social Security Office. Medical proof Medical evidence plays a vital role in helping you prove your disability. Your medical…
Read More3 Tips for Winning Your Social Security Disability Case
Knowing how the social security disability system in OKC works is key to getting disability benefits. It is important to understand the process, and what will be required to prove your case. Applicants for social security disability can expect no immediate response from the Social Security Administration but rather lengthy delays in the claim process. The key…
Read MoreCan Substance Abuse Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim?
Alcoholism and drug addiction are harmful to a person’s health. It leads to heart disease, liver failure, nerve damage, personality disorders, and other health problems. Although you may suffer from a medical condition unrelated to alcohol and drugs, a contributing factor to your overall disability may be related to drugs or alcohol. For this reason, if…
Read MoreWhen to Talk to a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Social Security Disability (SSD) exists as a federal government program to provide income to workers who become unable to work as a result of a severe medical condition. It is not always easy to prove entitlement to SSD and sometimes claims must go through a lengthy appeal process before benefits are awarded. Conditions under which…
Read MoreWhen and Why You Need A Social Security Disability Lawyer
Social security disability insurance is a federal government program that is designed to protect workers against the loss of their ability to work and earn due to some kind of disability. However, in order to get these benefits, you must demonstrate that you are unable to work due to the disability. You will also need…
Read MoreWhat is the Timeline for Social Security Disability Claim
Each Social Security Disability Claim is different and has a unique set of factors that are considered in order to arrive at a final decision. So, the timeline for these claims cannot be defined. However, there are four situations under which an individual can be considered for a faster decision: If an individual fits the criteria of…
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