When injuries or illnesses impact someone’s ability to work, such challenges can greatly harm their standard of living. In some cases, people who have been seriously injured or who have developed an illness may be able to apply for Social Security Disability benefits in order to blunt the impact that such challenges may have…
The standard established for total disability by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is quite strict. An individual typically has to be incapable of engaging in any sort of gainful employment. In other words, a white-collar professional acclimated to a six-figure salary won’t necessarily qualify for benefits if an injury forces them to take a…
Many Oklahomans who had few educational opportunities growing up earn a living in physically demanding jobs like coal mining. Such jobs can provide for a family but take a physical toll. Years of heavy labor can leave you with painful disabilities that severely limit your ability to work anymore. Disabled workers with sufficient work…
Your partner hasn’t worked enough to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, but they are disabled – and they want to file for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Just like every other government-funded program, SSI is subject to strict rules and regulations. Since it’s a needs-based system, not only does someone have to be…
Making the decision to file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits wasn’t easy, but what else could you do? You’ve worked as long as possible despite your condition – but you can’t do it any longer. So, you contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) and filed your claim – and then you waited. A…