Obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an arduous process. You may be anxious that you’ll be denied for any number of reasons and you’ll likely have questions about the process and your specific circumstances. If you have a history of drug or...
The basics of applying for SSDI and SSI
For readers of this blog, they know that the federal government provides financial assistance to disabled individuals through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. And, this blog will go over the basics of applying for...
SSD benefits in 2022 after COLA and increase is wage base
In October, the Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits for the year 2022. This is the biggest increase since 1982. From January 2022, Social Security benefits will increase by 5.9 percent. That translates to...
What if the administrative law judge treated me unfairly?
In Columbus and throughout Ohio, people who have a condition, illness or injury that they believe warrants an approval for Social Security Disability benefits will have many concerns as they go through the process. It can be a worrisome time if, for any reason, the...
If I am denied SSD benefits, can I appeal that decision?
Young workers in Columbus who suffer a disabling injury or illness may be extremely worried about how they will provide for their families, especially if they are raising children. These workers may apply for Social Security Disability benefits to make ends meet. It...
SSDI benefits for mental disorders
Many people in Ohio have mental health problems that prohibit them from being able perform certain physical or cognitive tasks. This can have a profound effect on their lives, and can make it difficult for them to work for a living. If people are in this position,...
I receive SSDI: what if I want to try working again?
Every disability comes with its own unique challenges. But regardless of what the disability is, if it prevents someone from working, then Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can become an important part of their lives. But what if you want to try working...
Are you qualified to receive Social Security Disability benefits?
Many Americans probably have the misguided belief that the Social Security Disability program is some kind of “hand-out” from the government. That is far from the truth. Yes, the government runs the program, but it is designed to help workers who, through illness or...
Claiming SSD through the Compassionate Allowance program
The Compassionate Allowances program allows a person to collect Social Security disability payments if they have certain conditions. The Social Security Administration expedites the processing of certain claims, usually the ones with the most severe conditions. These...
How to improve chances of successful SSDI applications
There are many different factors affecting people’s lives in Ohio. Some are external and some are personal. One factor that can have a major effect on people’s lives is their health. When people are in good health, they have few limitations and usually do not need...