You may be wondering what is the average SSI payment? Supplemental Security Income (“SSI” for short) is an entitlement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people who have very little or no income. It is meant to provide…
Proving an individual’s disability claim requires a five step evaluation, known as the Sequential Evaluation Process. The claimant (the individual filing for disability benefits) must answer the following five questions: Are you currently working? Do you have a severe medical…
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits/Supplemental Security Income is more than a diagnosis with certain conditions. It’s understandable, since the doctors and other medical professionals that treat you are in a good position to determine what your diagnoses are based…
Complying with your doctor's advice is a critical step in the Social Security Disability claims process. Carpenters use hammers, saws, and screwdrivers as their tools to build. Social Security Disability Lawyers use medical records for disability as their tools to build…
Disability Judges and Attorneys - While it is very important for a Social Security Disability applicant to pick a disability attorney, law firm, or lawyer who they are comfortable with, being assigned a favorable judge is often the difference between an…
Attorney Shannon Sorensen of Smith Godios Sorensen Inc. hosted a class earlier this week for the women at ACCESS in Akron. The class addressed various areas of law. The attorneys at Smith Godios Sorensen Inc. are always happy to help…
The attorneys of Smith Godios Sorensen Inc., Scott Smith, Christopher Godios, Shannon Sorensen, and Kandice Evelsizer, attended a legal conference in New Orleans last week. The Conference was held by NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. At…
Attorney Shannon Sorensen, Partner at Smith Godios Sorensen Inc., spoke to young students at the Absorbent Minds Montessori School in Tallmadge, Ohio today. Attorney Sorensen explained to the students what a lawyer does, why people need lawyers, and how to…
Attorney Shannon Sorensen attended a CANAPI benefit at the Weathervane Playhouse in Akron, Ohio yesterday evening. All proceeds from his one-night-only benefit performance of "Bingo! The Winning Musical" went to help fund the programs at CANAPI. CANAPI is a nonprofit organization…
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