Category: Social Security Claims

If you were injured in the workplace and become disabled (due to the work injury itself or due to a combination of the work injury and other physical conditions), you may be wondering whether you receive workers’ comp and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. The short answer…

If you are a senior citizen in Oklahoma or are living with a disability, here are some Social Security changes for 2021 you should be aware of: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Raise One of the recent changes to Social Security disability benefits that will come as a welcome relief…

If you believe you ae disabled and anticipate filing for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, one of your first thoughts is likely related to how much money will you receive each month if you are approved for benefits. Knowing your probable SSDI payment amounts is important for planning purposes and for peace…

In 2014, the federal government gave U.S. states the option to expand Medicaid coverage eligibility to more low-income adults. On June 30th, 2020, Oklahoma voters approved the passage of State Question 802, which effectively brought Medicaid expansion within the state Constitution. The expansion is slated to cost approximately $1.3 billion,…

In the vast majority of cases, the payment of an attorney fee in a social security disability case is very straightforward, as all attorneys handling social security disability cases charge the same amount for their services. That’s because federal law dictates exactly how fees are to be paid in social…

There’s a lot of incorrect or misleading information about Social Security disability benefits out there. This is understandable, to a certain extent, because navigating the process to obtain these benefits can be a distinct challenge. That’s why the team at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons is committed to helping our…

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program assists disabled individuals who cannot work to earn significant pay. Still, for many SSDI recipients, a limited amount of work could help pay the bills and keep up a healthy social routine. If you have recently begun receiving SSDI, you may find yourself…

Written By: Senior Disability Attorney, Philip D. Ryan As a social security disability attorney, I try to never lose sight of the fact that individuals seeking disability benefits are going through an extremely anxious time. Most people seeking disability benefits have little to no experience with the social security system. Most…

4 Major Changes for Social Security to Be Aware Of The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reviewed its system for 2020 and so have the SSDI lawyers at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons. Here are the major updates in social security to be aware of for 2020. As always, we…

Social Security is a financial safety net meant to help those who can no longer work because of old age or disability. However, those two conditions are not mutually exclusive. Many retired people also suffer from a physical or mental disability, still needing disability benefits after retirement age. This raises…