Category: Social Security Claims

If you’re disabled and no longer able to work and have also reached the age where you can begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits, can you collect retirement and disability at the same time? Traditional Social Security disability benefits represent an earlier-available form of retirement benefits, so unless certain exceptions…

Many legal and financial changes come with getting married. But does getting married affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Depending on how you became eligible for SSDI benefits, it may. Will Marriage Affect Your SSDI Benefits? “Will I lose my SSDI if I get married?” is a common…

As an Oklahoma resident, can you get disability for an autoimmune disease? You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if you cannot work. However, you must meet specific medical and employment requirements to secure these monthly cash benefits.  Autoimmune Disease Disability Definition According to the Social Security Administration (SSA)…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides financial benefits to eligible Americans through various disability, retirement, and family programs. Every year, the agency updates its programs to include cost-of-living adjustments and potential changes to eligibility requirements for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. If you receive Social…

People who have severe medical conditions that render them unable to work may have the option to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. For many SSDI applicants, the application process can seem complex and confusing. As a result, many people have come to believe various myths about the SSDI…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits offer workers an opportunity to receive income if they have a qualifying medical condition that prevents them from working. Yet many people do not realize these benefits may not be available immediately after a successful application. Understanding the timeline for receiving SSDI benefits can…

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) onset date is a crucial factor in determining whether you are eligible for SSDI benefits. It is the date when your disabling condition makes you unable to work or perform any substantial gainful activity (SGA). The onset date determines the start of your period…

If you are injured in an accident or unexpectedly ill and unable to work, you may wonder whether you are eligible for short-term disability benefits. The attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons can help you understand whether you qualify, how to get short-term disability, and how it works. What…

The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) lists depression as a psychiatric disability, protecting you from discrimination in the workplace and potentially requiring your employer to make reasonable workplace accommodations. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has certain criteria that must be satisfied for an individual to qualify for disability benefits for depression. Depending on your…

Are you unable to work because of a medical disability? If so, you might be curious about your eligibility for disability benefits. The Social Security Disability programs provide qualifying applicants with the financial resources they need to support themselves. However, the rules and application procedures for social security claims are…