Once you have applied for social security disability benefits in Ohio, it may take some time before your application is approved and you are eligible to begin receiving benefits. As such, you may consider applying as soon as you anticipate the need for additional...
Age requirements for SSD
Disability does not discriminate, as the Social Security Administration confirms. According to the SSA, thousands of young people become severely injured or lose their lives as a result of traumatic events each year. Moreover, young people are just as afflicted by...
What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson's disease is one of many medical conditions that is eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. As a progressive disorder, the effects of Parkinson's become worse over time. Its impact on the nervous systems causes a range of symptoms and effects, as...
How does the Social Security Administration define disabled?
To receive Social Security disability benefits, you must have worked the allotted number of hours to accrue the right amount of work credits for your age. You must also meet the Social Security Administration's definition of "disabled." This entails meeting certain...
What are the symptoms of MS?
Multiple sclerosis or MS is a chronic illness that affects the spinal cord, optic nerves and brain. The illness can have debilitating symptoms that may allow a person to request Social Security Disability. For patients suffering from MS in Ohio, their case may look...
Stress and applying for SSD benefits
When it comes to disability benefits, there are a lot of different issues to take into consideration. Many people are worried about whether their application will be approved and they may also be dealing with a lot of stress related to their current life and their...
Systemic lupus erythematosus
The term "lupus" can describe several different conditions. However, the most commonly occurring in the United States, including Ohio, is systemic lupus erythematosus. According to the Centers for Disease Control, SLE is also the most serious type of lupus. SLE is a...
Does the Social Security Administration check your social media?
Ohio residents applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may wish to consider whether their online presence appears as a reflection of reality. According to CBS News, your Instagram and Facebook posts may be evaluated as part of your SSDI claim....
How can you tell the difference between SSI and SSDI?
For those in Ohio who are unable to work, the federal government provides a couple of different ways for those people to obtain financial assistance. If you have physical or cognitive challenges, are blind or suffer a long-term injury or disability than you may be...
Can you receive SSDI benefits for an adult child?
Some children have disabilities their entire lives. As they grow into adulthood, if an Ohio parent or guardian still cares for them, can they continue to receive benefits? Normally, a child stops receiving benefits at the age of 18. If he or she is still a full time...