Ember
Kauth graduated from Willamette University College of Law and is a member of
the Oregon Bar. She has experience providing assistance to low-income individuals
applying for and appealing SSI and SSDI claims, and, as a contract attorney,
has also worked with individuals pursuing state wage and hour claims as well as
claims of employment discrimination.
Articles By Ember Kauth
You may be able to get benefits if your sacroiliac joint dysfunction makes it difficult to walk or to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Trigeminal neuralgia is not a listed impairment, but Social Security Disability benefits may still be available to claimants who can show that the condition impairs their ability to work.
You must put large SSI disability back payments into a dedicated account, not currently paid benefits.
While Social Security Disability does not offer specific aid for utilities or rent, you can use your benefit payments for whatever you choose.
If you suffer from chronic hidradenitis suppurativa (a severe acne-like disease), you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits.
If your only symptoms of Sjogren's are fatigue, dry mouth, and dry eyes, you're not likely to get disability benefits.
Learn about cost-of-living increases that affect your monthly disability benefit amount.
Here is information on the disability process in Oregon, as well as state-specific statistics and resources.
Whether you'll be approved for Social Security disability benefits for lung cancer depends on the type of cancer and its progression.
If you have severe psoriasis and joint pain, you might be able to get disability benefits.