When a West Virginia resident has an initial application for Social Security disability benefits approved, they will receive payment based on the date at which the disability occurred. That date can be up to 12 months before when the claim was filed. However, if a...
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SSDI benefits scrutinized in the light of social media posts
West Virginia residents may be interested in knowing the new role that Facebook and Instagram could play in determining whether applicants qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration released their budget for 2020 and said that...
Multiple sclerosis and disability benefits
According to statistics, almost 300,000 people in Virginia and the rest of the United States have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Another 200 cases are being diagnosed every week. Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating and progressive neurological disease that...
Should you apply for SSDI or SSI benefits?
When a person cannot work, it affects his or her financial stability. If you are unable to hold a job because of a medical condition or a mental illness, you may be able to secure financial support from the Social Security Administration. The first step in this...
Missing a Social Security Disability application appointment
People in West Virginia who are going through the application process for Social Security Disability benefits will be scheduled an application appointment. If the application appointment is missed, the applicant will have to meet certain obligations in order to secure...