Social Security Benefits For People With Traumatic Brain Injuries
Last month was Brain Injury Awareness Month, as honored by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA).
As Tulsa disability attorneys, we often receive questions about eligibility when it comes to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
It is possible for someone to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits if they suffer from a TBI or head injury. However, it should be noted that a person must have earned work credits and show that he or she can no longer work.
Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may require you to show documentation of your injury, including X-ray reports and/or CAT scans. It may also require neurological and psychological exam documentation to determine eligibility.
People who suffer from TBIs often have serious cognitive defects, problems communicating, uncontrolled seizures, impaired social and motor skills and impaired physical limitations. Social Security is a necessity for these victims.
The BIAA reports that each year, an estimated 2.4 million children and adults in the U.S. sustain a TBI, and another 795,000 individuals sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI) from non-traumatic causes.
It is estimated that there are currently more than 5.3 million people in the U.S. living with disabilities because of a TBI. According to the BIAA, many people are able to return to work following a brain injury; however, almost 50 percent are unable to. This is where SSDI comes into play.
We should note that the SSA determines if a person should receive benefits or could work based on a residual functional capacity (RFC) form, which notes his or her limitations and impairments.
Keep in mind; many people who receive disability benefits are also eligible for other forms of public assistance.
For more information, we suggest you visit our FAQ page. We also have a simple guide that you can print out about the SSDI process. The SSA uses a five-step sequential evaluation to determine if a person is disabled. This five-step evaluation can become rather complicated, particularly in cases that are a "close call."
If you suffer from a TBI that leaves you unable to work, we suggest contacting a Tulsa disability attorney to see if you may be eligible for SSDI benefits.
If you have a debilitating disability that leaves you unable to work, do not hesitate to contact our Tulsa Social Security disability lawyers for a free consultation. You may also reach us by phone at (918) 587-0050.
Troutman & Troutman, P.C. - Tulsa Social Security disability lawyers
As Tulsa disability attorneys, we often receive questions about eligibility when it comes to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
It is possible for someone to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits if they suffer from a TBI or head injury. However, it should be noted that a person must have earned work credits and show that he or she can no longer work.
Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may require you to show documentation of your injury, including X-ray reports and/or CAT scans. It may also require neurological and psychological exam documentation to determine eligibility.
People who suffer from TBIs often have serious cognitive defects, problems communicating, uncontrolled seizures, impaired social and motor skills and impaired physical limitations. Social Security is a necessity for these victims.
The BIAA reports that each year, an estimated 2.4 million children and adults in the U.S. sustain a TBI, and another 795,000 individuals sustain an acquired brain injury (ABI) from non-traumatic causes.
It is estimated that there are currently more than 5.3 million people in the U.S. living with disabilities because of a TBI. According to the BIAA, many people are able to return to work following a brain injury; however, almost 50 percent are unable to. This is where SSDI comes into play.
We should note that the SSA determines if a person should receive benefits or could work based on a residual functional capacity (RFC) form, which notes his or her limitations and impairments.
Keep in mind; many people who receive disability benefits are also eligible for other forms of public assistance.
For more information, we suggest you visit our FAQ page. We also have a simple guide that you can print out about the SSDI process. The SSA uses a five-step sequential evaluation to determine if a person is disabled. This five-step evaluation can become rather complicated, particularly in cases that are a "close call."
If you suffer from a TBI that leaves you unable to work, we suggest contacting a Tulsa disability attorney to see if you may be eligible for SSDI benefits.
If you have a debilitating disability that leaves you unable to work, do not hesitate to contact our Tulsa Social Security disability lawyers for a free consultation. You may also reach us by phone at (918) 587-0050.
Troutman & Troutman, P.C. - Tulsa Social Security disability lawyers
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