Determining disability is one of the steps that will be observed before an applicant receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Ohio’s Division of Disability Determination Services (DDS) will determine whether your medical condition can be considered a disability and, in turn, qualify for SSDI benefits.
Here is how the division will do it:
Review your medical records
The division will review your medical records to determine if you have a disability or blindness that affects your ability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA). It will collect your records from the healthcare providers you listed in your application. The department may also request additional documents, including lab reports, notes on treatments and possible outcomes of procedures.
Additionally, it may schedule a consultative examination (CE) to obtain more information about your medical condition to make an informed decision.
The division has different professionals, including disability claims adjudicators, disability specialists and medical or psychological examiners who will be reviewing your medical information.
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must have a disability that will affect your ability to work for more than a year or will result in death to be eligible for SSDI benefits. This factor will be determined by Ohio’s DDS.
Your application can be denied if you don’t meet this eligibility requirement – but presentation is key. Having legal guidance can help make certain that your medical information is properly gathered and organized. Obtain more information to follow the required steps and have the necessary documents to reduce the chances of a denial.