Social Security Disability

You’ve probably noticed that many things have gotten more expensive over the last year. You’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also noted that the prices for goods and services have gone up compared to 12 months ago. As a result, people who receive monthly payments from SSA—including those receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) … Continue reading “Social Security Benefit Payments to Increase 5.9 Percent for 2022”

With the coronavirus pandemic beginning to wind down across Ohio, a sense of normalcy is finally returning to the state. In an effort to get more Ohioans to return to work, Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that the state is ending its participation in a federal program that provides an extra $300 per week in … Continue reading “Why Now is the Perfect Time to File a Social Security Disability Claim”

The following is a set of frequently asked questions we receive from clients seeking to apply for Social Security Disability benefits or to appeal a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim denial. While this FAQ is a starting point, we also invite you to contact Graham Law directly at 740-454-8585 for specific questions or a free … Continue reading “Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions”

You’ve been waiting months to hear back from the Social Security Administration about your SSI disability claim. During that time, meeting your family’s basic needs has been a struggle. Finally, you receive a notice, and the news isn’t good. Your SSI disability application was denied. Now what? If the U.S. Social Security Administration denied your … Continue reading “How to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability (SSD) Claim”

Ohio public employees are eligible to participate in three types of pension programs: the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), the School Employees Retirement System (SERS), and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS or OPERS). Although best known for their retirement benefits, these plans also offer survivor and disability benefits. If you become disabled while serving … Continue reading “What Is The Difference Between STRS/OPERS/SERS Disability?”

A long backlog for Social Security Disability (SSD) claims means that people are waiting for months or even years to find out whether they qualify for compensation. In the meantime, many claimants, who are unable to work, struggle to afford basic living expenses, lose their homes and savings, and go without medical treatment. Certain types … Continue reading “How to Get an Expedited Decision for Your Social Security Disability Claim”

To describe the Social Security disability application process as complicated is an understatement. Being approved for the benefits you may deserve is challenging. The approval rate for claims varies throughout the country, however, the national average indicates that about 36% of initial claims are approved – therefore around 64% are DENIED. You can appeal the initial denial … Continue reading “The hidden difficulty filing a Social Security Disability claim”

The majority of those denied their Social Security disability benefits have to survive the appeals process and appear before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Unfortunately the Social Security Administration has a large backlog and the appeals process time it takes to ultimately see an ALJ can take close to two years. Here are the current average … Continue reading “Social Security disability hearing wait times worsen…”