Social Security Disability Blog
Guiding Ohioans Through The Social Security Disability Process
5 Tips for Working with Your Disability Attorney
Hiring an attorney to help access Social Security Disability Insurance can be a difficult choice. While the process of filing a claim and going through appeals can be overwhelming, the idea of bringing an outsider into an already stressful situation can be equally...
Expectations of Privacy for SSDI/SSI Applicants
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is often a sensitive and personal journey for individuals facing physical or mental disabilities that impact their ability to work. These applicants trust the Social Security Administration (SSA) with...
Understanding SSDI Retroactive Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. This program is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and is funded through payroll...
Streamlining Your Social Security Disability Claim for Success
Many individuals rely on the Social Security disability system to cover their disability-related expenses. However, those trying to secure Social Security benefits may encounter issues such as errors on their paperwork, insufficient evidence to support their claim, or...
What Do I Do While I Wait for SSDI or SSI?
The processing time for a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim can vary widely depending on several factors such as the complexity of the case, the availability of medical records, and the workload of the Social Security Administration (SSA) office...
How Does SSD Affect My Taxes?
Social Security Disability Insurance is an essential program for people who are unable to work due to physical or mental health conditions. However, many beneficiaries may not realize that collecting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can affect their...
The History of SSI/SSD
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are two federal programs in the United States that provide financial assistance to individuals who are disabled and unable to work. These programs have a long history in the U.S., with...
Why Disability Claims are Denied
The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives millions of disability claims each year and denies a significant percentage of them. The exact number of denied claims varies from year to year, but data from the SSA shows that the denial rate has generally been...
Levels of Disability Claim Appeals
Did you know, the Social Security Administration denies approximately 7 out of 10 applications for disability assistance? After a denial, applicants may choose to appeal the decision. There are four levels of the appeal process: Level 1: Reconsideration A...
Steigerwald v. Berryhill
Roose & Ressler is proud to have been co-counsel in a national class action case against Social Security that proved that about 70,000 people were owed over $100 million dollars. Social Security is the largest agency of the U.S. government. Its mission is to...
Qualifying for SSI/SSDI for Mental Disorders
Mental illness affects nearly 1 in 5 Americans. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that in 2020, 14.2 million adults in the United States experienced Serious Mental Illness (SMI). Mental illness can be an impairment to employment for many people; thus,...
What to Expect During an Application Disability Interview
An extensive disability interview with a Social Security claims representative can be expected (unless you file your application online—much of this information is collected in an online application). In a non-on-line filing, this interview is an essential step....