Both the Social Security Administration and the claimant have the duty to develop the medical record.Social Security Disability Insurance claims are often denied or held up because of insufficient medical evidence in the application file. Both the Social Security...
Ohio Social Security Disability And SSI Legal Blog
Month: May 2014
Social Security eligibility for applicants disabled under age 22
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are an invaluable resource for individuals who develop a disabling disease or condition that prevents them from being gainfully employed. SSD provides beneficiaries with the income they need to provide for a basic standard...
Brain injuries can have long-lasting consequences
Many injuries and illnesses result in disability that entitles the affected person to Social Security disability benefits. One type of injury that is receiving increased attention is traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI. Ohio recently took an important step...
Newborns can receive Social Security benefits
Ohio families know that the birth of a child typically requires some adjustments. When a newborn has serious health problems, though, the adjustments become more complex. Fortunately, many children are eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits right from...
Social Security disability payments available for military service members
Those who serve our country put their lives and well being on the line to protect our country. Unfortunately, many wounded warriors return home in need of medical care and facing the financial strains that may come with a service-related disability.While military...
Same-sex couples advised to file for Social Security Disability benefits
In a press release on August 9, 2013, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security announced that, due to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in U.S. v. Windsor that declared Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, the Social Security Administration is...
Claiming SSDI for disabled adult children
There can be many reasons that persons in Ohio are unable to work and fully provide for themselves. If disabilities render people unable to work, one program available to offer assistance is the Social Security Disability Insurance, sometimes called either SSD or...
How Does Supplemental Security Income Work?
Many people cannot get Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits because they have not spent enough time in the work force to qualify. They are unable to work, however, and still need financial assistance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program designed to...
Denied SSD And SSI Claims
Thousands of SSD and SSI applicants face the disappointment of denials each year, turned down for inconsistencies or mistakes made by Social Security. The process is much more difficult and complicated than it may seem with forms, required documentation and strict...
What Is The Social Security Disability Benefits Process?
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits provide critical financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. Thousands of such individuals throughout Ohio, as well as their families, rely upon these benefits. To get these benefits,...