Generally speaking, residents of West Virginia and other states are required to wait for a period of five months before they start receiving Social Security disability benefits. The waiting period begins in the month after the established onset date of the person's...
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Month: August 2019
People with arthritis might qualify for disability payments
In order for arthritis to qualify as a disabling impairment under Social Security disability rules, it must prevent the person from working at the level of substantial gainful activity. The SGA level is a threshold on monthly earnings determined by the Social Security...
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits
People in West Virginia with mental and physical disabilities may be eligible to receive disability benefits if they are unable to work. Some people may wonder if their application will be handled differently if they have a disability related to mental illness as...
How can you know if you are eligible for SSI benefits?
When a person is unable to work, it is much more than just an inconvenience. The lack of an ability to earn a living is a threat to a person's emotional and financial well-being. Thankfully, there are legal options available to these individuals -- including seeking...
How medical exams impact disability benefit timelines
Those who apply for disability benefits in West Virginia may be required to attend a consultative examination, or CE. This generally occurs when a person has medical records that are considered outdated or provides no medical evidence at all. In some instances, the...