Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are calculated based upon prior earnings and how much you have paid into the SSD program through taxes.
Read MoreUnfortunately, there is no set time frame for when you will receive benefits once the Social Security Administration (SSA) finds you are disabled. Some claimants receive benefits within just a couple of weeks following a favorable decision, while others wait several months.
Read MoreThe most important factor in being approved for disability benefits is consistent medical treatment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) can only approve disability benefits if there is medical documentation that proves your conditions are present and disabling.
Read MoreAfter you have applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it is common for the Social Security Administration to schedule a Consultative Examination with one of its physicians.
Read MoreGenerally, when a person becomes disabled, he or she seeks disability benefits through the Social Security system. However, if you work for the State of Ohio, any Ohio county, an Ohio public school system, or any of these other covered employers, your benefits will be administered through a state disability program.
Read MoreA finding of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) does not end your workers' compensation claim. A finding of MMI also does not mean you have fully recovered from your injuries.
Read MoreIf you are denied Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you generally must file an appeal within 60 days.
Read MoreThe length of time it takes for someone to get approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits ranges from approximately two months to more than three years.
Read MoreThere are three ways to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Claimants can apply online at www.ssa.gov, by telephone at 1-800-772-1213, or by contacting their local Social Security Office to schedule an appointment to apply in person.
Read MoreIf a person becomes disabled while he or she is still “insured” by paying taxes, he or she becomes eligible to receive SSD benefits. In order to receive SSI benefits, a person’s income and resources must fall below certain limits.
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