Social Security Disability and Bilateral Hearing Loss"Hello, I was wondering if the state of Hawaii or federal offers any assistance or tax credits for resident of Hawaii. I currently am working but on hard times and finding it hard to make ends meet. I do have 20% or more hearing loss in both ears from birth. I appreciate your time and any information you can provide me with. Aloha Thanks" I am not sure about tax credits or assistance in Hawaii. However, if you are inquiring about Social Security Disability benefits, you may or may not be able to receive disability benefits based upon your 20% bilateral hearing loss. Social Security Disability is based upon two factors: a severe medically verifiable impairment and the inability to perform substantial work activity. You stated that you are working; my next question would be how many hours a week are you working and how much do you earn. If you are earning more than the the SGA amount for SSA, you would not be eligible for Social Security Disability no matter what your medical impairment is. If you are earning under that amount, you may be eligible for disability benefits. You would have to file an application for disability benefits and go through the medical disability process to determine if your hearing loss meets the severity requirements of the Social Security Disability program About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Winning disability benefits Improving the chance to win disability Cases that win disability benefits Winning disability at a hearing Filing an SSI disability appeal |
