When people apply for Social Security Disability benefits, it is because they need financial support. And Social Security is a federally run program, we expect that there will be consistent support given to people throughout the country. In reality, that is not always...
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Social security disability benefits for illness and Agent Orange
Thousands of military personnel were exposed to the chemical herbicide known as Agent Orange while serving in the Vietnam War. Agent Orange contained a highly toxic dioxin compound, and it is now known to cause many serious diseases and chronic health conditions.For...
SSA working to reduce wait times for Social Security benefits
Anyone who has applied for Social Security Disability benefits in Columbus knows how frustrating the process can be. Sadly, that frustration is not just limited to Ohio. There is a national backlog of both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security...
Social Security Disability payments safe from wage garnishment
Imagine this scenario: An Ohio worker suffers a debilitating injury at work. After a long journey through the government's red tape, the worker finally receives the Social Security Disability insurance he needs.Medical bills pile up, and the worker struggles to make...
Number of Social Security claims in Ohio increasing, part three
In our last two posts, we have been writing about the record-high number of individuals in Ohio who have been awarded Social Security Disability benefits. While it is important that disabled individuals receive the financial support they need, it is also critical that...
Number of Social Security claims in Ohio increasing, part two
In our last post, we discussed the increasing number of individuals in Ohio who are receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Currently, about one in 21 Americans between the ages of 25 and 64 receive benefits. The increase in the number of applicants the...
Number of Social Security claims awarded in Ohio increasing
When individuals are unable to work because of physical injuries or illnesses, they may be able to receive Social Security Disability benefits. Although some individuals qualify to receive benefits from Social Security until they reach retirement age, other people can...
Social Security Disability Insurance more accessible now
Social Security Disability Insurance exists to provide compensation to individuals after a work injury prevents them from returning to their previous occupation. It is not unemployment insurance, and it is not provided to individuals in Ohio unless they have spent at...
How Social Security benefits 20-somethings in Ohio, part two
In the last post, we talked about the benefits 20-somethings receive from Social Security. Many young adults worry that they will not see any benefits from the 4.2 percent of their paychecks that is withheld for Social Security. To address those concerns, the Social...
How Social Security benefits 20-somethings in Ohio, part one
Generation Y has received a myriad of attention lately. Many 20-somethings were trying to break into the workforce at the same the recession was pushing experienced workers out. The New York Times printed a large article criticizing the self-centered career and...