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…
A Veteran of the U.S. Military is eligible to receive disability from both the Social Security Administration and the Veteran’s Administration. However, each program has its own requirements and criteria. They are vastly different, and approval must be obtained separately. To qualify for Veterans’ Disability, there must have been an injury or condition that…
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…
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…
There are many people in the Oklahoma City area who have a heart condition. Heart disease is the number one killer of people in the United States and those who have a serious heart condition know how important it is for them to follow doctor’s orders. Some serious heart conditions can affect a person’s…