If an individual in Kentucky has experienced hearing loss, they may be able to apply for Social Security disability benefits. An examiner will need to determine if the applicant has sufficiently low hearing sensitivity and speech discrimination scores. If possible,...
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Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits
The Social Security Administration pays benefits to qualified individuals in Kentucky and around the country who have been unable to work for valid reasons for a year or more. In order to qualify, an applicant's occupation must first be a job covered by Social...
Denied SSD applicants often cannot return to labor market
When people in Kentucky apply for Social Security Disability benefits, many face denials, at least in the initial stages of the process. However, applicants' need for benefits is underlined by the situations that they face when they attempt to get a job after a...
What people should do when they become disabled
Kentucky workers who have suffered a disabling injury or illness that prevents them from returning to their jobs might be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. There are several things that people can do to improve their chances of approval....
If my SSD Application is Rejected, What Can I Do?
Don't give up if your application is rejected--you have options. Whether you are seeking Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB or Title II) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI or Title XVI), the application process is the same. The first step is your...
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Social Security Disability
Get the details on Social Security Disability from our expert attorneys. Social Security disability benefits, whether Title II (which is based on how much you have worked) or Title XVI (which is based on your needs), are intended to pay monthly benefits if you become...
5 Signs You Need Help Getting Social Security Disability Benefits
Are you getting ready to file a Social Security Disability claim? Find out why most first-time claims are initially denied. Social Security Disability payments are paid by the Social Security Administration to people who have become disabled and can no longer...
Is Traumatic Brain Injury considered a disability for Social Security purposes?
Short answer? Yes--and this is why. For an in-depth look at this issue, it helps to have the knowledge of a disability attorney. An individual afflicted with a traumatic brain injury ("TBI") may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits (Title II...
What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers Charge in Kentucky?
How much your Social Security disability lawyer charges is regulated by the government. This is one of the most-frequently asked questions of Social Security disability lawyers. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is part of the United States...
When Will My Social Security Disability Benefits Start and Stop?
After a claim is successful and approved, receiving Social Security Disability benefits should not be the complicated part of the SSD process. Keep your peace of mind by knowing about the status of your benefits. If you have been approved for Social Security...