Social Security Disability Insurance is determined by an often complicated process heavily dependent on established rules and regulations. The Social Security Administration also publishes manuals and handbooks to help its disability evaluators to reach a conclusion....
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Month: November 2018
Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability
For people in West Virginia struggling with fibromyalgia, the consequences and symptoms can be severe and disabling. The disorder can cause muscular and skeletal pain throughout the body and is often accompanied by other symptoms, including memory problems, sleep...
The odds of getting benefits without a hearing
West Virginia residents who apply for Social Security Disability benefits will likely need to see a judge to have their applications approved. However, there is a chance that a person will obtain benefits without having to do so. About 30 percent of applicants will be...
If you have chronic migraines, are you eligible for disability?
If you are one of the many people who suffer from migraines in West Virginia, you understand the significant impact these serious headaches can have on your life. Migraines are severe, very painful headaches that are much more than an inconvenience – they can be...
Honesty is the best policy when disabled
West Virginia residents and others who are applying for disability benefits should reveal everything that ails them. This is a best practice when talking with a disability examiner or with a doctor during a consultative examination. During the application process,...
Consultative exams tend to produce denials of disability benefits
The Social Security Administration has a process for evaluating applicants for disability benefits who lack current medical records or any medical records at all. The agency hires physicians to conduct consultative exams on applicants who do not have sufficient...