Nonunion and Inability to Ambulate Can I get SSD/SSI for broken leg, pelvis or foot is a common question. If you suffered a fracture that affects your lower extremities, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. If you…
People often ask why it takes so long to have a hearing to determine if they are disabled. You may have seen the article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer last month - http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2017/12/wait_for_a_social_security_dis.html which asked this question. The number of…
Being denied disability or supplemental security income can be very discouraging. When you can’t work and the bills are piling up, being denied disability can leave you upset and confused. You feel your medical records show that you're unable to work.…
A person may be eligible for two main types of Social Security Disability benefits. Disability insurance benefits, also called "DIB" or "SSD" benefits, are available to those who have paid enough into Social Security to qualify for benefits through payroll…
The sixth and final Social Security disability domain for obtaining SSI for children involves a child’s “Health and Physical Well-Being.” See SSR 09-8p. While school records play a major role in most of the other children’s domains, typically medical records…
The Initial Application There are many stages that a claim for SSD/SSI benefits may go through and they often require multiple appeals. To start a claim, a person can apply for SSD/SSI benefits online, in person at a local Social…
Regular Treatment is Necessary Regular medical treatment is extremely important for Social Security Disability claims. Social Security will look at your treatment records to see how bad your limitations and symptoms are. Social Security wants to see regular and consistent…
The Social Security Administration has released the 2017 and 2018 payment schedules for Social Security benefits. When you receive your payment depends on a few factors, most notably your date of birth. When Can I Expect My Payment? The schedule breaks…
Millions of people receiving Social Security benefits will be getting a very small increase - 0.3% - in their monthly benefits in 2017. This marks the fifth year in a row that older and disabled Americans will have to settle…
The attorneys and staff at Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. recently participated in the Akron-Canton Foodbank's Operation Orange event for the second consecutive year. Operation Orange is a 24-hour volunteer event where approximately 125 volunteers per hour work in the Foodbank’s…