Category: Social Security Claims

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide financial support to individuals with disabilities. As drug and alcohol addiction can be among the most debilitating disorders an individual can face, many people wonder if these programs cover substance use disorders. Can You Get Disability Benefits for Drug…

Do you have an injury or condition that keeps you from earning a living? If so, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, which provide financial payments to workers who become disabled from gainful employment. However, the Social Security Administration has limited resources to pay SSDI benefits….

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can offer a critical financial lifeline for people in need. Yet, according to data from the Social Security Administration, only 38 percent of claims are approved based on the initial application. That means nearly two-thirds of people are denied when they first apply for…

Hiring a Social Security Disability attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your claim. From explaining complex laws to effectively representing you in hearings, an attorney provides invaluable support. You’ll want to know, “How much is a disability lawyer going to cost me?” Following is a breakdown…

If you’re disabled and no longer able to work and have also reached the age where you can begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits, can you collect retirement and disability at the same time? Traditional Social Security disability benefits represent an earlier-available form of retirement benefits, so unless certain exceptions…

Many legal and financial changes come with getting married. But does getting married affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Depending on how you became eligible for SSDI benefits, it may. Will Marriage Affect Your SSDI Benefits? “Will I lose my SSDI if I get married?” is a common…

As an Oklahoma resident, can you get disability for an autoimmune disease? You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if you cannot work. However, you must meet specific medical and employment requirements to secure these monthly cash benefits.  Autoimmune Disease Disability Definition According to the Social Security Administration (SSA)…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides financial benefits to eligible Americans through various disability, retirement, and family programs. Every year, the agency updates its programs to include cost-of-living adjustments and potential changes to eligibility requirements for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. If you receive Social…

People who have severe medical conditions that render them unable to work may have the option to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. For many SSDI applicants, the application process can seem complex and confusing. As a result, many people have come to believe various myths about the SSDI…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits offer workers an opportunity to receive income if they have a qualifying medical condition that prevents them from working. Yet many people do not realize these benefits may not be available immediately after a successful application. Understanding the timeline for receiving SSDI benefits can…