Do you qualify for disability benefits for your depression?

For some people, depression can be a debilitating condition. In some instances, it can be so profound that it leaves a person emotionally and physically unable to function healthily. For some people, their depression may be so debilitating or chronic that they need to request government assistance to aid them in supporting themselves. Individuals…

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A personal journal can be helpful in the Social Security Disability process

Oklahoma City residents are hard workers. We go to work each and every day to provide for our families and to try and get ahead. When an injury, illness, or mental health condition leads to a person no longer being able to work, Social Security Disability may be a good option. If a person…

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What is the difference between SSD and SSI?

While Oklahoma residents may want to remain independent, financially and mentally, as long as possible, life does not always work out that way. Accidents or age-related illnesses can prevent someone from performing daily tasks and working. As a result, not only does a person become physically dependent on others, one is also not able…

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Here are some ways to cope with disability

Living with a disability is hard. It can affect the way you perform your daily tasks, earn a living, and it can cause strains in your relationships. For some people, the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of disability are overwhelming. If left unchecked, these stressors can wreak havoc on nearly every aspect of your…

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Who’s eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits?

Those eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also be entitled to receive Social Security benefits. The application is the same for both; however, your case reviewer may need additional information before approving your request for SSI benefits. To be eligible to receive SSI, a person must be at least 62 years old, blind or…

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