Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a far too common occurrence in the United States. There are more than 12,000 people that suffer SCIs every year in this country. Most of these injuries result from an auto or other type of accident. More than 300,000 people are living in the U.S. with debilitating SCIs…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a cardiovascular impairment as a type of disorder that can adversely impact how well a patient’s circulatory system or heart functions. These conditions can affect a person’s veins, arteries, lymphatic drainage systems or capillaries. The SSA notes that these conditions can be both acquired or congenital ones. Four…
You might be the kind of person who rarely asks for a hand, but because of your disability, you have to accept assistance from time to time. Now you want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Is this something you can tackle by yourself, or would it be better to ask for…
A disabling injury or illness can be a difficult situation to cope with. For many, suffering a serious ailment means losing out on future work opportunities and the wages that come with them. When an Oklahoma resident is unable to work and facing a future focused on a disabling condition, they may be eligible…
Many residents of Oklahoma have endured the process of assembling and filing an application for Social Security Disability benefits only to have the claim denied. The size and complexity of the SSA often deters potential beneficiaries from pursuing their applications to the next level of administrative review. Understanding the appellate process can be an…