What are compassionate allowances?

Readers of this Oklahoma Social Security disability benefits legal blog may be aware that practically every person who receives disability benefits from the Social Security Administration has had to undergo an application and medical review process. During those steps the individuals’ conditions were assessed to ensure that they were truly disabled and that their…

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Determining whether one can receive SSDI benefits for autism

There are many different things that can prevent a person in Oklahoma from being able to do various activities, including being able to work. Many times people think about physical injuries or illnesses that make it impossible for the person to do the various physical tasks for a job. However, mental conditions can be…

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Talk to a lawyer about a disabling injury

Injuries can be difficult problems to overcome, regardless of how they are acquired. From the weekend warrior who strains himself on the field and pays for it the next few weeks to the seasoned athlete who trains themselves into a stress fracture, injuries can plague all body type and individuals. However, not all injuries…

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Can a criminal record affect disability benefits?

A criminal record can be a detriment to a person’s future capacity to find work. However, if a person with a criminal record is unable to work due to a disability, they may still be able to collect disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. There are certain legal issues though, that could prevent…

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Disability benefits may end if one’s illness improves

One of the requirements of meeting the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability is that the disabling condition of the applicant is expected to last for at least a year. Many individuals who receive disability benefits maintain them for many years because their ailments are life-long afflictions that they must endure. However, an Oklahoma…

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