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SSI Benefits for those over age 50

Am I Eligible For Widow/Widower Disability Benefits? How A Disability Lawyer Can Help You Get Social Security Benefits

By Shannon E. Sorensen in Social Security Disability November 19, 2019 0 comment
A widow or widower can potentially receive Social Security benefits as early as age 50, depending on the circumstances.  If you are a widow/widower wh...
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Local Disability Attorneys Social Security Lawyers

By Scott F. Smith in Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income November 11, 2019 0 comment
Why should I meet with my attorney prior to a hearing?   Many times, I see disability claimants show up for their hearings not knowing who ...
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Disability Insurance Benefits- Stop the Wait Act Disability Attorneys

By Christopher N. Godios in Congress, Social Security, Social Security Disability November 11, 2019 0 comment
In September, a bill was introduced to Congress that could have a drastic impact on individuals claiming Disability Insurance Benefits under the Socia...
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How an Unsuccessful Work Attempt Affects Social Security Disability Benefits

By in Social Security Disability November 8, 2019 0 comment
In an earlier entry regarding the Five Steps to Sequential Evaluation for disability claims, we discussed how working at the level of substantial gain...
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  • Attorney Sorensen of Smith Godios Sorensen Inc. Helps Empower Local Women
  • Attorney Sorensen of Smith Godios Sorensen Inc. Helps Empower Local Women

Attorney Sorensen of Smith Godios Sorensen Inc. Helps Empower Local Women

By Shannon E. Sorensen in News November 4, 2019 0 comment
Shannon Sorensen, an Attorney and Partner at Smith Godios Sorensen Inc., hosted a class today for the women at the ACCESS shelter in Akron, Ohio. Atto...
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Is Universal Basic Income Better For SSI Recipients? Social Security Lawyers

By Christopher N. Godios in Politics, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income October 29, 2019 0 comment
In the 2020 Democratic Presidential Race, there is a candidate named Andrew Yang. One of Mr. Yang’s hallmark proposals is to create what he considers ...
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How Much Will My SSI Payment Be? Many things can affect your SSI payment amount

By Shannon E. Sorensen in Supplemental Security Income October 29, 2019 0 comment
Supplemental Security Income (“SSI” for short) is an entitlement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people who have very little or no ...
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Sequential Evaluation: How Employment Affects Your Disability Claim Step One of the Five-Step Process

By in Social Security Disability October 11, 2019 0 comment
Proving an individual’s disability claim requires a five step evaluation, known as the Sequential Evaluation Process.  The claimant (the individual fi...
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A Diagnosis is Not Enough When Qualifying for Social Security Disability

By Shannon E. Sorensen in Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income September 27, 2019 0 comment
Many people think that if they get diagnosed with certain conditions, they will qualify for Social Security Disability benefits/Supplemental Security ...
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Medical Records for Disability

Importance of Complying with Your Doctor’s Advice The Importance of Medical Records for Disability

By Scott F. Smith in Social Security, Social Security Disability September 23, 2019 0 comment
Complying with your doctor's advice is a critical step in the Social Security Disability claims process. Carpenters use hammers, saws, and screwdriver...
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SSI Benefits for those over age 50

Am I Eligible For Widow/Widower Disability Benefits?

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Disability Insurance Benefits- Stop the Wait Act

November 11, 2019

How an Unsuccessful Work Attempt Affects Social Security Disability Benefits

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Attorney Sorensen of Smith Godios Sorensen Inc. Helps Empower Local Women

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Attorneys at Smith Godios Sorensen Inc. help people in Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati, Youngstown, Canton, Dayton, Springfield, Mansfield, Warren and other cities throughout the state of Ohio obtain Social Security Disability and veterans' disability benefits.

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