If you’re applying for Social Security Disability (SSD or SSI) in Ohio, you may be wondering: Does my age matter? The short answer is yes — age can significantly impact whether your claim is approved. The Social Security Administration (SSA)…
If your Social Security Disability (SSD or SSI) claim was denied, you’re far from alone — and it doesn’t mean you’ve lost your case. The disability benefits process is complex, technical and often confusing. At Smith & Godios, Inc., we…
A Disability Lawyer's Perspective At the head of Social Security Administration is the Commissioner of Social Security. About a year ago, Martin 'Malley (former Maryland Governor) was appointed to this position. He recently resigned from the same as he was…
Can I Get Disability if I Use Marijuana? The answer to this is: it depends. Since marijuana has become legal in Ohio there appears to be a lot of confusion among disability claimants about how this may impact their case.…
BIG CHANGES FOR THOSE OVER AGE 50 TRYING TO GET DISABILITY! When someone is over 50 years of age, they will have an easier time being found disabled than younger claimants. This is especially true if you are over 50…
How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability? The process of trying to get disability can often be a long and frustrating one. Having an experienced disability attorney can help you avoid unnecessary delays and can improve your…
Social Security disability and SSI? The answer to this question is yes. However, it depends on how much your monthly Social Security Disability payment is. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a form of disability for those with low income and…
Social Security Disability or SSI and Retirement You cannot get Social Security Disability (on your tax record) if you allege to have become disabled after your full retirement age. Full retirement age will be 67 for those born in 1960…
Many clients believe that it should be easy to get Social Security disability. Often times it can be a fairly smooth process, but many times it is not. The problem is that you will not know how easy it will…
How Does SSI Work for Adults? SSI is an abbreviation for Supplemental Security Income. SSI is a type of benefit that is paid to disabled individuals of limited financial means. The information in this posting only refers to SSI. If…