Answer questions carefully if you receive a Function Report

If some kind of disability prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will send various forms for you to complete. One such form is the Function Report. What is this, and what kind of questions are there? The Function…

Read More

What is the Social Security disability appeals process?

Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) is an important protection for those who are unable to work because of a medical disability that prevents them from doing so. Because of the importance of SSDI benefits, disabled applicants should know what they can do if their application for benefits has been denied. In general, to qualify…

Read More

Long-Term Costs of Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Staggering

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a person suffers significant distress to their head that affects their brain. Often, TBI are caused by accidents such as car collisions and falls, where victims hit their heads and suffer impact injuries from their involvement in incidents. Other TBI are caused by penetration accidents that occur…

Read More

What Is Considered a Disability by the Social Security Administration?

Disabilities can be apparent or invisible. There is no way to know if an Oklahoma resident suffers from a disabling condition just by looking at them. However, when a person is disabled they often carry with them the burden of completing everyday tasks with the added complications of their conditions. The Social Security Administration…

Read More

Is there such a thing as fast-tracked Social Security Disability?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments are a lifeline for many individuals here in Oklahoma and throughout the rest of the United States. Their lives would be in dire straights if they weren’t receiving these benefits. Unfortunately, it often takes the Social Security Administration (SSA) significant time to process disability payments applications. Your application…

Read More