Getting Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be challenging, especially for veterans. In Ohio, veterans can use unique resources and benefits that help with the SSD application. Knowing how to use these unique options can significantly improve your claim. Key...
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Social Security Disability
How can you expedite your SSDI application?
Applicants wait an average of seven months for their initial disability claims to finish processing. Some people are able to wait out this time with relative ease, but for others who have no other sources of income, seven months is way too long. If you are applying...
Can Ohio seasonal farm workers get SSD benefits?
Ohio’s farmlands are vital to the state’s economy, but farm work can take a toll on workers’ health. If you’re a seasonal agricultural worker with a disability, you might wonder about your eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Many seasonal...
How to qualify for both workers’ compensation and SSD benefits
Many people don't know they can receive workers' compensation and Social Security Disability (SSD) simultaneously. Understanding how to qualify for both can help you get more financial support when needed. What are these benefits? The Ohio Bureau of Workers'...
Is a terminal diagnosis necessary to claim SSDI benefits?
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, a terminal diagnosis is not required to qualify. SSDI benefits are broadly available to individuals who have developed a medical condition that prevents them from working and is...
How hard is it to get SSDI benefits?
When you’re no longer able to work because of a disabling condition, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are supposed to be there to give you some means of support – but everybody tells you that they’re almost impossible to get. That’s not exactly...
Do you have to have a “listed” condition to get SSDI?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has long maintained a guide known as the "Blue Book" that outlines various medical conditions and exactly what it takes to be considered “disabled” due to those listed conditions. But, do you have to have a condition that’s...
Does everyone who applies for SSDI face an uphill battle?
Some people have private disability insurance coverage provided by an employer, but not every job offers such coverage. Many working adults do not purchase long-term or short-term disability coverage for themselves if it is not available for free or at a reduced cost...
What happens during an SSDI reconsideration?
Although there is a lot of misinformation spread about government benefit programs, many urban legends have some kernel of truth to them. Some of the myths that people share about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, for example, actually have a basis...
2 reasons an SSDI benefits appeal is worth the work
A rejection notice can be devastating for someone in need of disability benefits. It means no immediate relief and likely many more months of waiting before they receive any financial support. Those who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits...