You may be unable to earn a living due to a disability. Like many people in your situation, you might want to apply for Supplemental Security Income. While receiving SSI benefits could help you and your loved ones, you must meet eligibility requirements first. Social...
Can you apply for benefits due to anxiety?
As someone suffering from anxiety, you know that it is often just as debilitating as any physical disability. But did you know that you can potentially gain benefits for your mental health troubles? Not as many people know that mental disorders in adults may fit...
Avoid these 3 mistakes when applying for SSDI
Many Ohio residents with disabilities feel frustrated when they apply for Social Security Disability Insurance only to have their claims denied. While many first-time applicants do have their SSDI claims denied by the U.S. Social Security Administration, many of them...
Hearing loss and SSDI benefits
Individuals can struggle with hearing loss based on a medical condition or extended exposure to ototoxic chemicals. Unfortunately, hearing loss can ultimately impact an individual’s ability to maintain gainful employment and earn a living wage. In these situations,...
How could I start working again after I get SSDI payments?
While collecting Social Security Disability Insurance, you may begin working again if you feel well enough. If your health has improved and you feel no pain, your doctor may approve. You may also consider finding a job or a part-time position that does not make your...
What is a disability freeze?
Social Security Disability Insurance is an entitlement program. This means that people who receive benefits in this matter have worked for them. Another example of an entitlement program is traditional Social Security. As a result, just like with “regular” Social...
What may shorten the processing time for SSDI claims?
As an Ohio resident with a condition that keeps you from making a living, you may be looking for ways to help support yourself in the absence of an income. You may, depending on eligibility, be able to find relief through obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance...
What is the prescribed period of the DWB?
When your loved one dies with disability benefits, there may be an option for you to still get some benefits if you are a disabled person. If someone is already disabled, the process may be straightforward. What happens if you suffer a disability after the death of...
The most common reasons SSDI applications get denied
An injury may do more than sideline you for a day or two. It may wind up costing you the livelihood you have worked hard to get. When you apply for Social Security Disability or SSDI, you may receive a denial rather quickly. What may make your application more prone...
Can you get disability benefits for depression?
Ohio residents like you may suffer from disabling mental health issues. Over the years, mental disorders have received more attention and legitimacy as disabilities. Now, you can file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you suffer from certain...
