Social Security Disability Blog
Guiding Ohioans Through The Social Security Disability Process
Limitations to the Social Security Disability Insurance Program
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) provides income assistance to those who are disabled and unable to work. Here are a few things you should know when thinking about applying for Social Security Disability. This awareness will help you and your family...
Can the IRS take your Social Security disability check?
One commonly held myth among taxpayers is that Social Security benefits are exempt from garnishment by the IRS. Unfortunately, this is not the case. According to the Social Security Administration, it is legal to levy and garnish Social Security benefits if the...
Does marriage or divorce affect my Social Security benefits?
Yes, it does! Social Security pays spouses, divorced spouses, widows and widowers. To be eligible as a divorced spouse, your marriage must have lasted 10 years prior to your divorce. If you were married for 10 or more years, your spouse’s/divorced...
Is Social Security Disability Taxable?
If you receive Social Security disability benefits you might be wondering whether or not the income is taxable. As we head into tax season it's important you have all the facts. The short answer is, it depends. For a good majority of people, it is not taxable....
What do I need to do to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
SSI is a Social Security program designed to help disabled children, adults and the aged (65 and older) who meet strict financial criteria. For people ages 18 to 64, you can start the disability application process for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) online....
What Type of Questions Will Be Asked for Your Disability Application?
Social Security needs to collect a significant amount of information from you to begin the process of determining your eligibility for disability. If you file an online application, most of this information will be provided in writing. If you are unable to...
When Will I Get My Monthly Social Security Disability Payment?
What are the Deciding Factors for the Payment Schedule? When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be wondering when you will receive your monthly Social Security payments each month. For many...
What is Considered a Disabling Condition?
You have a condition or illness that prevents you from earning a full-time income and you’ve been told by friends, family and maybe even a doctor or caseworker, that you should apply for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI and/or SSI). However, you’ve...
Limitations to the Social Security Disability Insurance program
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) provides income assistance to those who are disabled and unable to work. Here are a few things you should know when thinking about applying for Social Security Disability. This awareness will help you and your family...
Types of Disability Appeals
Social Security Disability Lawyer Discusses Types of Disability Appeals We recommend that you consult with an experienced disability lawyer before appealing a Social Security Administration decision. If you have filed a claim for disability...
Know Your Social Security Disability Benefit Amount
Roose & Ressler Disability Attorneys Can Help You Know Your Social Security Disability Benefit Amount If you are approved for Social Security Disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, you may be able to receive benefit payments to help...
Evaluating Disability
How Does the Social Security Administration Evaluate Disability? The Social Security Administration has specific requirements for finding a claimant “disabled.” Every case (both Disability Insurance benefit and SSI claims) is evaluated using a step-by-step process...