Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that most often affects the lining of the lungs, but it can also develop in the abdomen and the heart. This disease is almost always associated with exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals made up of microscopic fibers that can...
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Social Security Disability
What percentage of SSDI applicants are denied by the SSA?
The Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) program provides Ohio residents with much-needed compensation after they become disabled and can no longer work. This program can be exactly what you need to stay financially stable and take care of yourself and your...
How do I know if I qualify for Social Security benefits?
Having a disability that prevents you from working means that you could be eligible for Social Security benefits. The Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) program provides compensation to disabled Ohio residents. When you cannot work, these benefits can...
How to get your Social Security disability benefits
If you have a disability that won’t allow you to work for a long time, you may be eligible to receive monetary support from the Social Security Administration (SSA) every month. To apply for these benefits, you must comply with legal requirements and deliver all the...
Take care to properly complete an SSDI claim
Navigating Social Security Disability Insurance claims is daunting. When the required documentation and information are incomplete, problems quickly arise. Those in Ohio who have been victims of injuries or illnesses that prevent them from returning to work for more...
Social Security Administration benefits for mental illness
There are many challenges to living with a mental illness. Depending on the severity of your illness, you might find it difficult to take care of certain daily tasks or hold down a job. This can be disheartening, but you have options for addressing some of your more...
Social Security disability and workers’ compensation
Workers in Ohio who suffer debilitating injuries will want to know about their eligibility for benefits that will provide financial relief when they are unable to return to work. There are two options. Workers' compensation typically covers medical expenses for a...
Disability benefits and ulcerative colitis
People in Ohio with ulcerative colitis may find the effects of their disorder so painful and disabling that they are unable to work. They might winder if they could be approved for Social Security Disability benefits on the basis of their diagnosed condition. Like...
Applying for SSD benefits with migraines
People in Ohio who struggle with migraine headaches may find that their pain prevents them from working effectively or even from doing their job at all. They may be unable to keep a job due to the recurring effects of migraines. As a result, they might look to Social...
Proposed SSD rules could cut billions of dollars in benefits
Disabled people in Ohio must navigate a lengthy review process when seeking Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income. The Social Security Administration already subjects some recipients to ongoing case reviews, but proposed rule changes to...