When is anxiety considered a disability?

Anxiety is more than just “feeling nervous.” Pretty much all Oklahoma residents have experienced worry or concern about events that are outside of their control. When those events have passed most individuals will experience relief and their apprehension fades away. However, for individuals who live with anxiety disorders, that relief may not always come….

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Reconsideration may help a denied disability benefits application

Any readers who follow this Oklahoma Social Security Disability benefits blog know that seeking support due to a disabling physical or mental condition is no easy task. The process of apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income is lengthy and can require copious amounts of medical evidence. Even when a person…

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Can I get disability benefits for a work injury?

Injuries at American workplaces are unfortunately common and they are not limited to industries where heavy manufacturing or construction takes place. Men and women throughout Oklahoma are hurt each and every day when accidents at their workplaces leave them with painful injuries and suffering. While in some cases a work-related injury may be compensated…

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and disability

Complex regional pain syndrome, a name often used for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, is a condition that, in some workers, qualifies as a disability. This condition causes chronic pain, rendering some people unable to retain full-time employment.  Some employees with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy must turn to part-time work; it is difficult for these workers to…

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Seeking benefits for hematological disorders

Hematological disorders impact how a person’s blood functions in the body. When a blood disorder is present a person may not get enough oxygen delivered through their entire system. If there is a defect with the composition of their blood then their blood may not properly clot when they are injured. These are only…

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