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...
Ohio Social Security Disability And SSI Legal Blog
Manring & Farrell Legal Blog
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...
Widows, widowers and Social Security benefits
Widows and widowers are unique survivors in the context of Social Security. This article will look at some of the ways that you might collect benefits if you had recently lost a spouse. Remember that this system is for workers. Your spouse must have worked and...
FAQ about presumptive service-related medical conditions
Veteran Administration (VA) benefits provide medical services to retired soldiers. Like many benefit programs, applicants must prove injury causation and medical need for coverage. The VA now makes it easier for veterans to receive medical care by recognizing...
What are some tips for SSDI applications?
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...
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...
How can you prepare for your SSI appeal hearing?
Receiving a denial for SSI may feel like the end of the road, but it is far from that, actually. You can still appeal the decision. However, it is important to go into the process of understanding as much as possible and preparing for the situation properly. Appearing...
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...
What resources do not count toward SSI?
If a disability such as blindness makes it hard to earn a living, Social Security may provide you assistance through its Supplemental Security Income program. To successfully apply for SSI, you must show that you do not have an excess of resources that could...