Ember Kauth

Attorney · Willamette University College of Law

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

Getting Disability Benefits for Narcolepsy
Narcoleptics have won Social Security disability benefits based on narcolepsy's functional similarity to seizure disorder.
Can You Get Disability Benefits for Chronic Alcoholism?
You can't get disability benefits for alcoholism alone, but you may be able to get disability benefits for alcohol-related medical conditions.
Reporting Income and Changes for Social Security Disability
When you are receiving Social Security disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), there are certain financial and legal changes you must report immediately to the SSA.
Is Down Syndrome a Disability You Can Get Benefits For?
Learn what evidence you need to establish disability for non-mosaic and mosaic Down syndrome.
Can You Get Food Stamps While on Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is not based on having a limited income. In order to be eligible for SSDI, you must have worked a certain length of time and paid Social Security taxes.
Does SSI or Disability Help Pay Rent, Utilities, or Heating Costs?
While Social Security Disability does not offer specific aid for utilities or rent, you can use your benefit payments for whatever you choose.
Can I Get Disability for Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
If you suffer from chronic hidradenitis suppurativa (a severe acne-like disease), you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits.
Do You Get Cost-of-Living Increases (COLA) When You're on Disability?
Learn about cost-of-living increases that affect your monthly disability benefit amount.
Disabled Adult Child Benefits
Adults who are disabled may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits based on their parents' earnings.
SSI Dedicated Accounts for Child Disability Benefits
You must put large SSI disability back payments into a dedicated account, not currently paid benefits.
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