After taking a significant amount of time to collect evidence and apply for Social Security Disability benefits in West Virginia, it takes roughly three to six months for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make a decision on your qualifying status. The sad...
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Taking the uncertainty out of SSD-related decisions
West Virginia residents who meet the requirements can qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). However, potential participants must first receive approval from this state's Disability Determination Services. Many often find the decision process complex...
How much can you get in SSD?
Workers in West Virginia are eligible to apply for SSD benefits if they become disabled. The main qualification is having worked for a long enough period to have paid into the Social Security system. If you are approved for benefits, you will receive your benefits...
How long does it take to get approved for SSDI in West Virginia?
Since the creation of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the standard of life for millions in West Virginia has been preserved. The program was designed to replace lost income for workers who have become too ill or disabled for gainful, full-time employment....
What is substantial gainful activity?
Some members of the public may not know this, but recipients of Social Security disability (SSD) benefits may continue to work. However, there are limitations as to how much they may earn, while remaining eligible for these much-needed benefits. This is where the term...
Common conditions supporting SSD claims
For West Virginians who suffer disabling conditions that prevent them from returning to work, figuring out how to make their ends meet can be overwhelming. People who have earned enough work credits based on their age might be eligible for Social Security Disability...
What SSDI benefits include
People living with disabilities in West Virginia may qualify for the Social Security Disability Insurance program, also known as SSDI or SSD. SSD provides cash benefits for those in the program and, in some cases, that person's spouse, ex-spouse, or children....
Having more trouble than usual with SSD services? You’re not alone
Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices reopened in April 2022, but service is still slow and disorganized. Here’s what you need to know. Long waits Since Social Security offices reopened, long lines have been common in some areas of the country, with waits...
What to do when your SSD claim gets denied in West Virginia
Social Security disability claims face an overwhelming 70% denial rate during the initial evaluation. If your application in West Virginia got denied, know that you are not alone and it isn't the end of the road for you. There are up to 4 stages of the appeals process...
How your age affects your SSD claim
The Social Security Administration considers various factors when determining whether someone is eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, and age is one of them. Although it's not the central determinant, claims that West Virginia residents' files can...