Category: Social Security Claims

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…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers programs to support Americans with disabling conditions, including those living with mental disorders. If you have a mental illness preventing you from working, you might be eligible to receive disability benefits through the SSA. The dedicated attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons can…

For most people catching COVID-19, the virus is a short-term ordeal — although a miserable one. But for others, symptoms can linger for weeks or months after the initial infection. This condition has come to be known as “long COVID,” causing severe effects on both the people suffering from it…

If you receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits, you should be aware of cost-of-living adjustments that could be applied to Social Security benefit payments in 2022. Here, we’ll discuss the adjustments made by the SSA and how they could affect you. What Is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)? The cost-of-living…

If you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your monthly benefits are an important part of your income. What if you receive a notice that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is charging you for overpayment of benefits? This page explains what the process may look like…

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…

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,…

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…