West Virginia residents who are living with a disability may no longer be able to earn a living. These individuals may decide to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income. Unfortunately, many applications are initially...
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Obtaining Social Security Benefits For Progressive Massive Fibrosis
Progressive Massive Fibrosis (PMF), also known as conglomerate masses is a form of lung scarring caused by the accumulation of fibrotic masses in the upper limbs of the lungs. It is most often caused by pneumoconiosis, a lung disease caused by exposure to dust...
Disability benefits and the medical issues that could qualify you
When you find yourself in a place where you cannot work and support yourself or your family due to a medical condition, it can compromise your financial well-being and stability. West Virginia individuals who are unable to work because of a medical condition, physical...
The factors that determine SSD benefit amounts
If a person is collecting Social Security Disability benefits, the benefit amount remains the same regardless of where that person lives. For instance, if a person moved to West Virginia from New York, the recipient would see no change to future payments. This is...
Appeal period for SSD
West Virginia residents have the right to submit an appeal if their claim for disability benefits has been denied. The Social Security Administration gives claimants 60 days from the date of their decision notice to file an appeal.Although the appeal period is 60 days...
What to know about applying for permanent disability
If a West Virginia resident is granted disability benefits, he or she will be subject to continuing disability review (CDR). Individuals may be scheduled for diary review dates one, four or seven years after initial benefits are granted. It's important to note that a...