You applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits because you developed a disabling medical condition. You have worked long enough to qualify for benefits, and you are now unable to maintain a job because of your health issues. You expected to...
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How long does an SSDI appeal take for Ohio applicants?
When people can no longer work but are too young to retire, they may require support. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits help protect working adults from financial devastation if their health prevents them from working. Workers in Ohio who have made...
Is a consultative exam good or bad for your SSD claim?
You’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to hear something about your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim. When you finally do, however, it’s just a notice that the claims examiner from the Disability Determination Services (DDS) wants you to go to a...
There’s a special SSDI rule that helps some blue-collar workers
It is notoriously difficult to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is so strict in its enforcement of rules and analysis of medical conditions that some people claim everyone gets denied at first. A...
Social Security offices reopened on April 7
For the first time in more than two years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has reopened its U.S. field offices -- forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The doors opened on April 7, allowing many people to, once again, have in-person meetings with SSA...
Vehicle collisions are a top reason for work fatalities
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. Generally, professions such as construction, fishing, agriculture, warehousing, landscapers are considered high-risk, but the most common cause of on-job-fatalities is actually driving. This includes the millions of workers...
Appealing a denial of your SSD claim
It can be heartbreaking to have your application for disability benefits denied, especially if you were not expecting it. However, most initial applications are not usually successful, according to data from the Social Security Administration. The reasons vary, from...
Do women have a more difficult time securing disability benefits?
Disability benefits are for those who are unable to work because of a medical issue, such as a mental disorder, physical injury or illness. If the state of your health keeps you from going to work and earning enough income to support yourself, you could be eligible...
How can you prepare for your disability hearing?
It can be devastating when your claim for disability benefits is not successful. After all, if you need disability support from the Social Security Administration, it means that you are unable to work because of a mental or physical condition. A denial may seem like a...
Mental health and a person’s ability to continue working
When a person is struggling with a mental health condition, it can affect many areas of his or her life. In the event that a mental health condition affects a person's ability to work, it begins to take a toll on finances and the person's entire family. A person can...
