Some Social Security disability applicants in West Virginia may not know what to do after they receive an initial denial notification. Because these applicants are generally too disabled to work, they may be relying on an approval to support themselves. However, it is...
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Month: April 2019
Contaminated water can cause fatal illness — even to Marines
It is a troubling fact that many of us in West Virginia are exposed to toxic chemicals on a regular basis. Poisons may be in the air you breathe, the food you eat or the water you drink. Repeated exposure to pollution, contamination and toxic substances, whether at...
An overview of substantial gainful activity
To qualify for disability benefits, an individual in West Virginia would need to stay below the substantial gainful activity threshold. Those who exceed this limit will have their applications denied on a technicality. When an application receives a technical denial,...
Waiting for an SSD decision
West Virginia residents who are waiting for a decision regarding their Social Security Disability eligibility often wonder how long it will take to receive it. This is understandable, as applicants are often financially strapped due to an inability to work.The time...
Spinal cord injuries and the impact on a person’s ability to work
When a person suffers an injury to his or her spinal cord, it can cause lasting damage. These types of injuries are largely unpredictable, and it is often not immediately clear how the damage will impact a person's physical capabilities going forward. Some spinal cord...
How to get benefits after a stroke
Those who experience a stroke may experience significant health issues for the rest of their lives. However, these issues may not rise to the level that would make a person eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. It is also important for West Virginia...