The application process for disability benefits can be long and complicated, and you may need to strategize ways to survive while your application is pending. Thus, having this process culminate in denial can be discouraging. It is important to keep in mind that, although disappointing, a denial is not the end of the road….
Working does more than just provide income, it can also be a source of enjoyment, pride and meaning. When something happens that permanently affects your ability to work, you are likely to face a range of difficult emotions. Applying for Social Security benefits can help with the financial aspects of no longer being employed. However, the…
Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is available for a wide range of permanent disabilities. The Social Security Administration determines the disabilities it covers under this federal benefits program. SSDI not only covers physical disabilities and impairments that prevent work, it also covers mental health impairments. It is important for you to understand the…
Individuals who receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration generally must have worked for a certain number of years prior to their disability prior to qualifying for access to such support. During the period in which they work credits are earned toward receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration and may be applied…
Social Security disability benefits are often an important part of maintaining an individual’s financial lifeline. Without them, Oklahoma residents who are unable to work may be left without the resources they need to secure housing, pay their utilities, and put food on their tables. While not every application for disability benefits will fulfill the…