Social Security Disability Blog
Guiding Ohioans Through The Social Security Disability Process
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....
Who Qualifies for Disability?
Introduction In order to receive disability benefits, you need to have a qualifying disability. But what does that mean? And how do you know if you qualify? We'll explain it all here. What do we mean by disability? To qualify for disability benefits, you must be...
Top 5 Reasons Why Disability Claims Are Denied
The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies many disability claims, even good claims that may ultimately win on appeal. This can be frustrating for people struggling with a serious illness or injury, especially when their claim is rejected without any clear...
How Can a Local Law Firm Benefit My Long-Term Security?
When you are looking for a law firm to help you with your long-term security, it is important to find one that is right for you. When it comes to matters of the law, people tend to focus on the big cases involving high dollar amounts or societal issues. While these...
How are SSDI payments calculated?
How are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Payments Calculated? The amount of your monthly benefit amount is called the Primary Insured Amount (PIA). Your PIA is based on the amount of money that you have earned on which you paid Social Security taxes in the...
Discussing the Steigerwald Class Action
Roose & Ressler was proud to be co-counsel in a national class action case that proved that about 70,000 people were owed over $100 million dollars from the Social Security Administration. Before we dive into what problems the case corrected, let's start with how...
How Long Can I Receive Disability Benefits?
The short answer is, it depends. Your disability benefits will continue as long as your medical condition has not improved and you are unable to work. Some conditions may improve, especially as the medical field continues to advance their techniques. It's...
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...