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...
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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...
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits in OH
If you are no longer able to work due to a disability, you should be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who cannot work so that they can...
Pursuing Disability Benefits for Chronic Pain in Ohio
According to a 2016 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 20 percent of Americans live with chronic pain. Nearly 20 million of those individuals suffer from high-impact pain. In other words, they suffer from pain that significantly...
Do You Know the Difference Between SSD, RSDI, and SSI in Ohio?
Social Security is a complex federal system, which many people view as a mystery. At Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., L.P.A., we help individuals who are suffering from disabilities to understand and make sense of the laws and programs they must navigate in order...
How Do I File an Appeal for My Workers’ Comp Claim?
Ohio law provides workers’ compensation benefits to most workers who are injured while on the job. However, all too often, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation denies legitimate claims. If this recently occurred to you, don’t let it be the end of your fight for...
Why Social Security Disability and Survivor Benefits Matter
News reports about prospective changes in Social Security almost exclusively focus on adjustments to retirement benefits and their impact on aging workers. But Social Security disability and survivors’ benefits programs are also multi-billion-dollar, tax-supported...