Objective medical evidence and your SSD application

If you are about to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you must fulfill certain requirements established by the Social Security Administration. For example, to qualify for benefits, you will have to provide “objective medical evidence” that confirms your disability. What exactly does this mean? Support for your claim By objective medical evidence, the SSA…

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Qualifiers (and disqualifiers) for Supplemental Security Income

If there’s one thing that you should know about Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it’s that there’s no guarantee that you’ll receive this type of Social Security benefits when you apply for them. There’s also no guarantee that you’ll continue receiving them once you start either. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does have qualifying criteria…

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What are the most common disabilities in the United States?

Disabilities take many different forms. Some are mental, some are physical. Some are temporary, while others are permanent. Understanding the makeup of disabilities in the United States — which are more common than many people realize — can be helpful when thinking about health care, financial concerns and other related issues. With that in…

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Death of applicants awaiting SSD appeals

Not working can be a financial nightmare for individuals in Oklahoma. However, this can be especially detrimental for those not working because of a disabling illness or injury. In these matters, Social Security disability can be beneficial, as it helps address the financial woes caused by the inability to work because of a disability….

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Don’t let these Social Security Disability mistakes sink your claim

There may come a point when you realize that a disability is keeping you from working. Should this happen to you, it’s important that you understand all your options for compensation, which includes filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits. Unfortunately, filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits is easier said than…

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