Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very serious condition that many veterans suffer from when they return from combat. It can make it hard for them to integrate back into civilian life. They may find it hard to socialize, work and even connect with loved...
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Limits on assets always a concern with SSI-related benefits
For West Virginia residents who are disabled and have limited resources and income, Supplemental Security Income can be an integral part of making ends meet. Given the relatively small amounts that people can earn and have as resources when they are getting...
Applying for benefits because of back issues
West Virginia residents with back or spine problems that make it impossible to work may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Ideally, applicants will be able to provide 12 months of medical records detailing the extent of their health problems. Those...
Seeking disability benefits for a disc disorder
Some West Virginia residents who find themselves unable to work due to degenerative disc disease may want to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. In most cases, the Social Security Administration evaluates these applications according to its criteria for...
Applying for SSD after a rotator cuff injury
When people in West Virginia suffer a rotator cuff injury to the shoulder, they may find it exceedingly painful and difficult to perform their duties at work. The Social Security Administration recognizes that this type of injury is a severe medical condition....
Applying for SSDI while receiving veteran’s disability benefits
Disabled veterans who are living in West Virginia might qualify for disability benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Social Security Administration. People must apply for these benefits separately since they come from different agencies.The VA and...
Obtaining benefits because of degenerative disc disease
Individuals in West Virginia and throughout the country who have degenerative disc diseases could qualify for government benefits. In some cases, they will qualify for Social Security Disability benefits under listing 1.04 A. To do so, individuals must show that there...
Those with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease may qualify for disability
Those who suffer from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in West Virginia may be interested in learning if they qualify for disability benefits. The disease is hereditary and affects an estimated 1 out of every 2,500 people. Primary symptoms of the disease include a...
Obtaining disability benefits because of depression
West Virginia residents who experience symptoms of depression may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Ideally, those who request benefits because of depression symptoms will have medical evidence to back their claims. Evidence could include trips to...
Applying for SSD benefits with tachycardia
Tachycardia, or a faster than average resting heart rate, can be a significant disability for many people in West Virginia. The condition is caused by abnormal activity in the heart and can limit oxygen reaching various areas of the body. Some people with tachycardia...