Our taeam at Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., LPA, recently joined our colleagues in the Trumbull County Bar Association in getting into the holiday spirt of giving and helped to raise funds for the Trumbull County Dog Pound. We were able to raise over $300 as a...
Year: 2019
Can I Collect Both Ohio Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you get hurt on the job or suffer from a work-related illness, you may be eligible for both Ohio workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, the two types of benefits are different in several important ways....
Worker’s Comp Benefits for Repetitive Motion Injuries: What You Need to Know
When you do the same tasks at work – day after day, hour after hour – it takes a toll on your body. A construction worker, for instance, may have to constantly bend, twist and lift heavy materials, while a secretary may type throughout the day. Due to the continual...
How Much Disability Pay Can I Receive in Ohio?
If you cannot work due to a disability, life quickly becomes stressful. You may be struggling to find ways to get the medical care that you need and to handle your monthly living expenses. However, if you have a qualifying disability, you may be eligible to receive...
What Does Residual Functional Capacity Mean?
The process of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is challenging. The easiest way to obtain benefits is to show that your condition meets the criteria for an impairment listed in the Social Security Administration (SSA) Blue Book. However, not...
Can I Receive Disability Benefits For Sleep Apnea Disorder In Ohio?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. A person with this condition becomes temporarily unable to move his or her respiratory muscles while sleeping. As a result, the person may experience pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing. These breathing...
Eligible Conditions and Disabilities for SSD
Many people in Ohio and across the country suffer from a medical condition that prevents them from being able to work and earn a living. If their condition meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of a “disability,” then they may apply for needed...
Six Common Myths About Social Security Disability Benefits
Obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a challenging task. It is no surprise that many people who attempt to obtain these benefits on their own become confused and frustrated by the process. They may quickly start to believe several myths regarding...
How SSD Benefits Claims Are Evaluated
When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you will go through a number of steps in the evaluation process. First, the Social Security Administration will receive your claim. Then, the SSA will send the claim to the state agency in charge of these...
Can You Get Disability Benefits for Anxiety?
Individuals who suffer from anxiety or panic-related disorders may apply for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Related disorders include: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Panic disorder Social...