Fall Observations
This time of year reminds us of how beautiful nature is. You don’t have to travel to New England or anyplace else to see the most beautiful leaves of many colors in our rolling hills of Ohio. Take a minute…
Has an arm fracture left you unable to work? Social Security DIsability Benefits after an arm injury
If you’ve suffered a fracture to your arm, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. However, the standard for receiving Social Security Disability Benefits due to an arm fracture is high and difficult to meet. Social Security first…
Can I get disability if I broke my leg? Obtaining Social Security DIsability Benefits for a fracture to your leg or pelvis
If you’ve fractured your leg and pelvis, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Individuals who suffer a fracture to the femur, tibia, pelvis, or tarsal bones are eligible for benefits if a solid union of the fracture…
Is it possible to get disability for an amputation? Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are an amputee and meet the following requirements, you could be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits: • Both of your hands have been amputated • One of your legs has been amputated at the ankle or above…
Why Social Security Works A speech by Nancy Altman
Kandice attended the City Club of Cleveland Forum on July 31. The City Club Forum is the longest continuous independent free speech forum in the country and is generally considered one of the top three speaking forums in the United…
The Emotional Cost of Disability
It’s no fun to be sick. It makes everything we try to do in life that much harder. You’re tired, you ache, and you don’t feel like doing anything or being around anyone. Imagine if that feeling never goes away.…
How to get Social Security for back pain? Let us help you get Social Security Disability Benefits.
Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits due to a back problem is high and difficult to meet. Generally, Social Security will first look to see whether you have a recognized back problem, such as degenerative disc disease, arthritis, or spinal stenosis,…
How to Prove Your Child is Disabled Acquiring and Using Information
One major factor that the Social Security Administration considers when evaluating whether a child is disabled is their ability to acquire and use information. See SSR 09-3p. When evaluating this domain of functioning, school records usually contain the information with…
This is My Social Security Week Is It a Good Idea to Create an Account with Social Security
July 19 to 25, 2015 has been designated "My Social Security Week". This is the week Social Security is trying to encourage everyone to enroll on their website for an account. According to Social Security, you can use your account…
Compromise is Important Presidential Politics
As we embark on the Presidential “season”, it bothers me that there is so much polarization. When did “compromise” become a bad word? Why are we voting for people who proclaim that they are the ones who won’t compromise. Our…