Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is a stressful and, oftentimes, long process. However, there are certain things that you can do which will help your application through the process. Keep in mind that there is no magic spell. It is not unusual for an...
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Spinal injury, disease and SSD
The spinal cord controls a person's sensations and motor skills. Damage to it has serious ramifications. This damage may be from an accident or genetic disorder. People might experience physical or neurological effects in their daily life. It may even leave people...
Does your medical condition warrant a compassionate allowance?
Not every Ohio resident who needs and applies for Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security Administration winds up receiving them. These benefits seek to help certain individuals who have serious, debilitating disabilities that are unlikely...
Can your children get SSD benefits for your disability?
A minor who depends on a caregiver for support is adversely impacted if that person becomes disabled. The family may have difficulty paying for food, housing or other basic needs. Children of a disabled person can apply to get disability benefits based on their...
Which digestive issues qualify for SSD?
If you suffer from a digestive disorder, it can interfere with your ability to function and live a typical, financially independent life. Many digestive disorders cause extreme pain daily or make it difficult for patients to leave their homes. The SSA considers any...
Can you get disability benefits for PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition triggered by a traumatic experience. The symptoms of this disorder vary but can be severe, leading to an inability to work. Living with this disorder becomes even more challenging when you can no longer do your job....
What other conditions may qualify you for SSDI?
Physical conditions are not the only ones considered for SSDI. If you are dealing with a mental health condition, you may qualify for government benefits. Before applying for benefits, it may help to have some basic information on the process. Setting out on the right...
Obtaining disability benefits with a terminal illness
Sometimes, people develop serious illnesses or injuries that prevent them from working. In such cases, they may pursue benefits through the U.S. Social Security Administration. Often taking between three and four months to receive approval, longer in some cases, some...
Do you qualify for SSDI benefits?
Workers in Ohio and across the U.S. may be eligible for certain benefits if they get injured or develop a condition that makes it difficult for them to continue working. If you have a similar situation and wish to seek benefits, you are certainly not alone. According...
What determines how much you receive in SSDI benefits?
Working for a certain amount of time in a position covered by Social Security means you have entitlement to certain benefits. If you suffer a disability that prevents you from working and you have enough of a work history, you may be able to secure Social Security...