Individuals in West Virginia or any other state who have hearing loss may be able to qualify for disability benefits. However, the facts of the case will determine the grounds for which they qualify for them. In some cases, hearing loss will be used as part of a...
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Year: 2019
Some heart attack patients may qualify for SSD benefits
West Virginia residents who have suffered heart attacks often wonder if they will thereafter qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The answer is it depends. Many cases that are filed due to a myocardial infarction, the medical phrase for a heart attack, are...
Will you have to attend a disability hearing?
If you filed for disability benefits, it is because you need financial support due to your inability to work. Whether it is due to a medical condition, severe injury or mental illness, you are unable to earn a gainful income. It can be incredibly disheartening to...
Circumstances dictate when a disability hearing can be sped up
West Virginians who have an illness, condition or disability that they believe warrants Social Security disability benefits will want to get an approval as quickly as possible. Despite this, it can be problematic to convince the Social Security Administration to...
Can a person with a mental illness get disability benefits?
When a West Virginia reader is unable to work due to a medical problem or illness, it can lead to serious financial issues. Without income, a person may not be able to pay for necessary medical expenses, afford reasonable housing and buy basic necessities. This is why...
Social Security disability has a five-month waiting period
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...
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...