If you live in Ohio and have a disability that prevents you from working, you may have questions about applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. For example, you may have heard that there are two methods by which you can be approved for benefits: either...
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Month: December 2014
Does workers’ compensation cover my injuries outside Ohio?
As an employee in Ohio, you think you're covered in the case of injury. What's important to remember is that your employer has to pay for workers' compensation by law, but it may not extend to you outside the state. Fortunately, that fact may be changing in the near...
Should I appeal after being denied an SSDI claim in Ohio?
Filing for Social Security Disability benefits can be a frustrating experience. After filing your claim, gathering evidence and giving it to the Social Security Administration, it is still possible your claim will be denied. When this happens, it is not always easy to...
Same-sex couples struggle with Social Security in Ohio
Social Security is a payment that is meant to provide for the disabled, elderly and retired. Unfortunately, the changes in America have still not brought this compensation up to par for same-sex couples. A Dec. 11 story reports how Social Security benefits are often...
What are brain injuries? What if you get one at work in Ohio?
A brain injury is a serious condition that can lead to life-long conditions and ailments. A brain injury can be anything from head trauma to a traumatic brain injury, like a concussion. It can be caused by a blow, like in a car accident, or be caused by the...
Medicaid expansion may be behind decreasing SSI applications
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, sometimes called "Obamacare," expands the categories of people eligible to receive Medicaid. Medicaid is the government's free insurance system that is meant to be utilized by those individuals who are not provided...
What makes you ‘disabled’ for a mental condition?
Previously on this blog, we have discussed the concept of "residual functional capacity," and how that may affect your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. This week, we are going to take a very brief look at how functional capacity might apply...
Temporary and permanent disability and your rights in Ohio
When you've been hurt on the job, you may have been left with a temporary disability or total disability that leaves you permanently injured. When this happens, you should initially receive workers' compensation to cover your medications and other medical needs, as...