Social Security Disability Blog

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No one deserves peace-of-mind  more than a disabled individual who has already established entitlement to Social Security benefits.  Usually the only requirement for benefits to continue without interruption is for the individual to continue with medical care, follow medical advice and not engage in substantial work activity. However, circumstances can affect the level of a benefit payment and must be dealt with directly to avoid an overpayment of disability. Overpayments are aggressively pursued by Social Security so the best defense is a good offense. Overpayments generally occur when there has been work activity or if the individual is receiving benefits from another disability/injury  program such More...

Many of our clients are confronted with work restrictions where they want to work and do their job, but there are physical or even mental health disabilities which impede their overall productivity.  From the employer’s view, they want to insure that the employee can still do the job and are often unjustly concerned about perceived increased costs and safety.  This scenario calls into play the reasonable accommodation provisions in disability law where a balanced approach is undertaken to allow the employee to work.  Under the accommodation provisions, the employee may be allowed to modify the job to some extent so long as they still do the More...

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While there are a number of protections for employees, the framework of employment law is generally premised on the employment at will doctrine. For employees who do not have a contract, which are most employees in Ohio, considerable leeway is given to an employer in a discharge or disciplinary action. More...

Deciding to file for Social Security benefits is an important decision, but filing the actual application for Disability or SSI should not be confusing or intimidating. The Social Security Administration offers different options for claiming benefits in an attempt to make this process more comfortable. An application can be filed in person at a local social security office,by callingSocial Security at 1-800-772-1213 or by going on-line at www.ssa.gov.  The disabled individual can file a claim on his or her own or with the help of a family member or friend.  Assistance can be provided by an intake worker at the Social Security office or  a private More...

Commissioner Michael J. Astrue of the Social Security Administration (SSA) took action to expand the SSA Compassionate Allowance (CAL) conditions program. Commissioner Astrue added fifty-two (52) illnesses, diseases, and impairments to the CAL conditions list. Social Security implemented the CAL program in 2008 to fast-track cases when Americans are suffering from the most serious disabilities. More...