Are you one of the many West Virginia residents who are unable to work because of a serious injury or illness? You are not alone. No matter the reason for your situation, you likely need to learn about the options available to you for financial assistance. If you were...
Social Security Disability
How to qualify for Social Security Disability
If you are experiencing a situation that leaves you facing the inability to work, you may wish to consider filing for Social Security Disability. Like other people in West Virginia, this could happen as a result of a workplace accident, a medical diagnosis or some...
What is the difference between SSD and SSI?
Like other West Virginia residents who find themselves unable to work due to a disabling condition, you may need to learn what financial assistance is available to you in this situation. The Social Security Administration offers two different programs and...
Part 2: Can an adult child receive SSDI benefits under you?
Last week, we discussed receiving Social Security benefits for a minor child who is disabled. You may have a child with a disability that will make him or her dependent on you for life. If this is the case, is it possible for you or your child to receive adult...
Social Security benefits for disabled children, part 1
If you are caring for a disabled child, you may be stressed beyond the breaking point, especially if finances are a problem. At the offices of Duffield, Lovejoy, Stemple & Boggs, Attorneys at Law, we have heard from many clients in West Virginia experiencing this...
Social Security Disability subject to significant delays
Social Security disability benefits are intended to help people who cannot work due to long-term or permanent injuries or other conditions to replace part of the income that they can no longer earn. But an unpleasant secret of the Social Security disability system is...
Qualifying for social security disability
If you have a medical condition or suffer from a serious injury that has left you unable to work, you might qualify for social security disability benefits. This can be a huge help if you have no other income due to your situation and those who qualify are encouraged...
My Social Security disability claim has been denied. Now what?
Making a claim for Social Security disability benefits can seem like an exercise in frustration. There are many requirements that you must meet, considerable documentation, and a lengthy processing time that can take months before a decision is reached. And after all...
Can I combine Social Security and workers’ compensation benefits?
The dual system of Federal and state governments can lead to overlapping coverage of some kinds benefits under their agencies and programs. One such possible interaction between the Federal and state systems can be found in how federal Social Security disability...
Legal representation for the multi-step SSDI application process
West Virginia residents who are living with a long-term disability or a terminal illness often lose the ability to work. If you are disabled, significant medical costs and normal living expenses may have become unmanageable because of loss of income. However, you may...
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