Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2024

Publication Title

Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy

Volume

54

Issue

1

Pages

1-15

Abstract

With a particular focus on West Virginia, this study utilizes state-level monthly panel data over 13 years (2010-2022) to examine the determinants of the rates of application of individuals for Social Security Administration disabled worker income payments (SSDI) and the initial recommendations of those applications for approval by the states. Application rates are particularly sensitive to the educational attainment of state populations and approval rates to economic conditions. However, in contrast to media coverage and public perceptions, both the number of applications for SSDI and approval rates have been declining nationally and in West Virginia.

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ORCID

0000-0002-0093-3973 (McNab)

Original Publication Citation

Koch, J. V., & McNab, R. M. (2024). Is West Virginia a haven for disabled workers? An evolving story. Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy, 54(1), 1-15. https://jrap.scholasticahq.com/article/115813-is-west-virginia-a-haven-for-disabled-workers-an-evolving-story

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