Can a criminal record affect disability benefits?

A criminal record can be a detriment to a person’s future capacity to find work. However, if a person with a criminal record is unable to work due to a disability, they may still be able to collect disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. There are certain legal issues though, that could prevent…

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Disability benefits may end if one’s illness improves

One of the requirements of meeting the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability is that the disabling condition of the applicant is expected to last for at least a year. Many individuals who receive disability benefits maintain them for many years because their ailments are life-long afflictions that they must endure. However, an Oklahoma…

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As a non-citizen, are you eligible for SSI?

If you are in the United States as a non-citizen, there are two main requirements you must meet to be eligible for Social Security Income. There are other requirements for SSI as well, and you must also be classified under one of several categories to be considered a “qualified alien.” Qualified alien status The…

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What is the special SSI rule on blindness?

Under the rules of the Social Security Administration, blindness is more than just a person’s complete lack of vision. It is also a significant limitation on a person’s vision that cannot be corrected with surgery or glasses, contacts or other corrective lenses. Many people who meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of blindness have…

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Paralysis may qualify a person for disability benefits

Paralysis is a damaging physical condition that prevents a victim from having sensation in a part of their body. These traumatic injuries are generally the result of damage to the spinal cord, and depending on where a person suffers a spinal cord injury, their type of paralysis may differ. This post will briefly discuss…

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