If you applied for Supplemental Security Income and received a denial, you may be wondering what your options are. The first thing to do is determine the reason for the denial. There are specific eligibility requirements that you must meet to get SSI benefits, and...
Am I required to attend an appeals hearing?
You may have applied for Social Security Disability only for the Social Security Administration to turn down your request. Fortunately, this is not the end of the process. You may request an appeals hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. However, you might have...
Information about Supplemental Security Income appeals
For certain people with limited income, Supplemental Security Income can help financially. Although administered by Social Security, SSI differs from regular Social Security benefits in that prior work and paid taxes do not affect whether or not someone is eligible...
How can I avoid delays in the appeals process?
When dealing with Social Security benefits, delays happen due to various things. Some may be out of your control, but other delays may be due to something you do. The Social Security Administration explains that there are some things you can do to help move your...
Steps in appeals for SSD and SSI cases
When suffering from an injury, condition or illness in Ohio, Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income can be imperative. If the application is denied, the person might not realize that there are options to appeal. Once the initial...
Can PTSD be disabling?
Many Ohio residents consider disabilities to affect the physical body, such as complications from a traumatic brain injury, burns or broken bones. What about emotional injuries, you may wonder? Can something like chronic anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder be...
Levels in the SSD appeals process
Category: Appeals For SSD and SSI CasesRequestor: MANRING & FARRELL Levels in the SSD appeals processOften, the key to obtaining Social Security Disability benefits in Ohio is tenacity. According to FindLaw, applicants are more likely than not to...
Reasons for claim denial and what to do next
Sometimes when you file for Social Security Disability benefits in Ohio, you receive a denial of your initial claim. At Manring & Farrell, we understand how disappointed and frustrated this can make you feel. However, this is not the time to give up. You may still...
