Blindness affects a person's ability to perceive and interact with the visual world, affecting various aspects of employment and individual finances. However, many individuals who are blind and visually impaired have successful careers and contribute meaningfully to...
Ohio Social Security Disability And SSI Legal Blog
social security disability insurance (ssd)
Is your disability not on the list?
If you can no longer work because of a mental or physical disability, you have all the right to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. You may think that applying for SSD benefits is a challenging process, and you are right. The easiest way to qualify for...
Can a person with PTSD qualify for disability
Post-traumatic stress disorder has a spectrum of symptoms, and many can be debilitating. If you suffer from PTSD following a traumatic event and find that it inhibits your ability to function day to day, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits....
Can SSD help my stepchild if I have a disability?
It’s tough to see your loved ones struggling when you cannot help them because of a medical disability. You’d want to be able to contribute in any way you can. And thankfully, if you are eligible, Social Security Disability (SSD) can provide financial assistance for...
Denied SSD claims in Ohio: The plight of an older woman
As people age, it can be hard for them to continue working. To alleviate the financial burden that comes with old age and disability, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits exist to provide some relief. However, many people in Ohio are still denied SSD claims for...
How do I prove the severity of my disability?
If you suffer from an impairment that prevents you from working, there is available support you can apply for, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, even if you have a disability, it does not automatically mean you qualify for benefits. The...
Are you eligible for SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program that gives financial support or income to you or other family members. The premiums are collected by way of Social Security taxes and should have been automatically deducted from your payroll while...
COLA’s arrival welcomed by Social Security program recipients
Last month, the millions of people of who get Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits received their first monthly payments that included the significant Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase announced last fall. The 8.7% COLA – which represented the largest...
What conditions qualify you for SSDI?
Many people just consider physical disabilities, injuries or illnesses when thinking about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, this also applies to people with mental health conditions. Having basic information on the process of applying for benefits...
Can someone else do your Social Security application?
If you want someone else to handle — or help handle — your application to get Social Security benefits, then there is some good news. The person applying does not have to prepare everything alone. You should typically be able to get the type and amount of help you...
