- How do I apply for SSD?
- Do I qualify for SSD?
- My claim was denied. What are my next steps?
- Am I eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits?
- Can I receive SSI benefits in addition to Social Security Disability payments?
- They rejected my SSI benefits application. Can I reapply?
- How does railroad disability compare to Social Security Disability?
- How do I know whether I am eligible for railroad disability benefits?
- I was injured while I was working on the railroad. Can I get FELA benefits?
- Can I still get a job if I receive veterans’ disability benefits?
- I became disabled years after leaving the service. Can I still get veterans’ disability?
- I did not serve in combat. Do I still qualify for benefits as a disabled veteran?
- My veterans’ disability benefits do not pay the bills, but I’m unable to work. Is there anything I can do?
How do I apply for SSD?
You can gather your medical records and work history and visit your local Social Security office on your own. You’ll quickly discover the complexity of the SSD claims process. Enlisting the help of an experienced SSD attorney to guide you through the process gives you the best chance of presenting your strongest application for disability benefits.
The knowledgeable disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have more than 30 years of experience in helping disabled individuals obtain SSD and other disability benefits. We help residents in Cleveland, Akron and across Ohio at any stage in the SSD application or appeals process. We offer a free initial consultation, and any attorneys’ fees are based only on the amount we obtain for you.
Contact an experienced Ohio Social Security disability lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-728-7528, or use our online contact form, if you or a loved one needs legal assistance with a disability claim.
Do I qualify for SSD?
If you have a medical condition, disabling injury or terminal illness that is expected to prevent you from working for a year or longer, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. To qualify, you must have worked in a job covered by Social Security and have paid Social Security taxes on your wages. The Social Security Administration has rules and standards for determining eligibility for disability benefits. Essentially, your disability must be total and prevent you from holding any kind of gainful employment. If you are 31 years or older, you must have worked five of the last 10 years.
The Cleveland disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have over 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSD, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other disability benefits. In that time, we have built a substantial record of success in helping clients get what they deserve. Our attorneys stand ready to assist residents of Cleveland, Akron and surrounding areas, as well as Canton, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Warren, Youngstown and surrounding areas.
If you or a loved one has questions about an SSD claim in the Cleveland or Akron area, or if you want to appeal a denied claim, contact an experienced Social Security disability lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-728-7528, or use our online contact form. We offer a free initial consultation.
My claim was denied. What are my next steps?
You are not alone. In 2009, 65 percent of initial SSD claims were denied, according to the Social Security Administration. Fortunately, you can appeal the denial of your SSD claim. Your next step should be to contact an experienced Ohio SSD benefits lawyer for a free case evaluation. A knowledgeable Cleveland SSD attorney can help you pursue your disability claim through several levels of appeals to obtain the benefits that you’re seeking. We will review your claim and develop a strategy to reverse the denial, if we believe that is possible based on our extensive experience handling many claims.
The knowledgeable Ohio disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have more than 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSD and other disability benefits. We can help at any stage in the SSD application or appeals process. Whether you are in Cleveland, Akron or other areas of Ohio, one of our SSD attorneys is ready to help. We offer a free initial consultation, and any attorneys’ fees are based only on the amount we obtain for you.
Contact the Disparti Law Group, P.A. toll free at 866-728-7528 or use our online contact form if you or a loved one in the Cleveland or Akron area needs legal assistance with a disability claim or an appeal of a denied claim. It’s important to contact us today so you don’t waive any legal rights you have to SSD and other disability benefits.
Am I eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits?
While Social Security Disability (SSD) is essentially an insurance program workers pay into, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is based on financial need. People who have not worked enough to have earned a SSD benefit for themselves may obtain SSI if they meet certain criteria. If you are age 65 or older, legally blind or have another disability, and are a U.S. citizen or legal resident, you may qualify to receive SSI benefits.
The Social Security Administration decides whether applicants get SSI based on their income and assets, including real estate (not including their home), cash and bank accounts, and stocks and bonds. For married applicants, a portion of their spouse’s income is counted. SSD payments also count as income.
Single SSI applicants’ assets cannot exceed $2,000. Married applicants’ assets cannot be more than $3,000.
The knowledgeable disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have more than 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSI and other disability benefits. We help residents in Cleveland, Akron and across Ohio at any stage in the SSI application or appeals process. We offer a free initial consultation, and you pay attorneys’ fees only when you recover benefits.
Contact an experienced Cleveland SSI lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-728-7528, or use our online contact form, if you or a loved one needs legal assistance with an SSI claim.
Can I receive SSI benefits in addition to Social Security Disability payments?
Yes, depending on your total income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are based on the recipients’ income. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are calculated as income when the Social Security Administration considers SSI claims.
A single SSI applicant’s assets cannot be more than $2,000. A married applicant’s assets, which include a portion of their spouse’s income, cannot be more than $3,000.
The knowledgeable Cleveland and Akron disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have more than 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSI and other disability benefits. We help residents in Cleveland, Akron and across Ohio at any stage in the SSI application or appeals process. The claim review is free, and you don’t pay us any attorneys’ fees unless you win your case.
Contact an experienced Ohio SSI lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-728-7528, or use our online contact form. We can advise you about your legal right to SSI benefits.
They rejected my SSI benefits application. Can I reapply?
You can appeal a denial of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Thousands of deserving elderly and disabled individuals now receiving SSI benefits in Ohio first had their SSI benefit applications denied. It is your right to appeal any Social Security Administration decision, and many who do benefit greatly.
The knowledgeable Cleveland disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have more than 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSI and other disability benefits. We help residents in Cleveland, Akron and across Ohio at any stage in the SSI application or appeals process. We offer a free initial consultation, and any attorneys’ fees are based only on the amount we obtain for you.
Contact an experienced Supplemental Security Income lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-728-7528, or use our online contact form, if you or a loved one needs legal assistance with an SSI claim.
How does railroad disability compare to Social Security Disability?
Early in the 20th century, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) was established as an alternative to Social Security for railroad employees’ retirement and disability benefits.
While Social Security has one disability benefit, the RRB administers two disability benefits in addition to a retirement benefit. Railroad workers temporarily sidelined by injury or illness may also qualify for benefits similar to states’ workers’ compensation benefits.
At Disparti Law Group, P.A., our Cleveland railroad disability and injury lawyers understand the complex nature of cases related to the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) and the disability system set up by the RBB. Our Cleveland railroad injury and disability lawyers have more than three decades of experience handling FELA and railroad disability claims. We represent clients in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, and all across Ohio and the United States.
Get in touch with Disparti Law Group, P.A., now at 866-728-7528 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a no-cost initial consultation.
How do I know whether I am eligible for railroad disability benefits?
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) provides total disability benefits (also called “disability freeze”) to workers permanently disabled from all work who have logged at least 120 months (10 years) of creditable railroad work.
The RBB provides occupational disability benefits to workers are permanently disabled because of their “regular railroad occupation” when they have logged at least 240 months (20 years) of creditable railroad work.
Through the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad workers can receive compensation if they have been injured on the job by recklessness or negligence on the part of an employer, co-worker or equipment manufacturer.
A railroad worker can apply to the RBB for total disability (disability freeze) and occupational disability benefits. The temporarily injured or ill railroad employee must file a lawsuit to obtain FELA benefits.
At Disparti Law Group, P.A., our Cleveland railroad disability and injury lawyers understand the complex nature of cases related to the FELA and the disability system set up by the RBB. Our Cleveland railroad injury and disability lawyers have more than three decades of experience handling FELA and railroad disability claims. We represent clients in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, and all across Ohio and the United States.
Get in touch with us now at 866-728-7528 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a no-cost initial consultation. We don’t charge any attorneys’ fees unless you collect benefits.
I was injured while I was working on the railroad. Can I get FELA benefits?
A railroad employee who suffers from injury or illness sustained while working on the railroad must demonstrate three conditions for a successful Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) claim:
- The railroad worker must have been “on the job” when he or she was hurt. This may be any time during the course and scope of the railroad worker’s employment, not necessarily while the employee was on a train, or at a train station or rail yard.
- The railroad worker’s injury or illness must have been caused by negligence on the part of their employer, a co-worker or an equipment manufacturer. Any amount of negligence on the part of the employer, co-worker or manufacturer would result in some amount of compensation for the railroad employee.
- The railroad must have been involved in interstate commerce when the employee was harmed, which is almost always true.
In addition, a FELA claim requires a lawsuit. A court awards the benefits, not an administrative body as with Social Security or workers’ comp.
At Disparti Law Group, P.A., our Cleveland railroad disability and injury lawyers understand the complex nature of cases related to FELA and the disability system set up by the Railroad Retirement Board. Our Ohio railroad injury and disability lawyers have more than three decades of experience handling FELA and railroad disability claims. We represent clients in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, and all across Ohio and the United States.
Get in touch with us now at 866-728-7528 or fill out our online contact form for a free case review.
Can I still get a job if I receive veterans’ disability benefits?
Yes. Most disabled veterans have jobs, and their disability benefits are not affected.
A veteran may receive benefits based on disability that’s considered partial or total. The Veterans Administration (VA) approves benefit payment amounts according to disability ratings on a scale of 0 to 100 percent. Only those with the highest disability ratings would be questioned if they were able to hold a job.
The Ohio veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., are here to help. We have handled claims for disabled veterans in Cleveland, Akron and surrounding areas, and have helped deserving vets obtain disability benefits for a wide range of service-related injuries and conditions. Whether you are in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Warren, Youngstown or surrounding areas, one of our Ohio disability benefits attorneys is ready to answer your questions.
Contact an Ohio veterans’ benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., by calling toll free at 866-728-7528 or using our online contact form today. We charge nothing for your initial consultation, so there is nothing to lose.
I became disabled years after leaving the service. Can I still get veterans’ disability?
If a veteran’s disability begins to have a severe affect after they have left the military, the veteran may still be eligible for veterans’ disability benefits if they can demonstrate that their disability is linked to their service. They also must show low income and that they served during a time of war.
The difficulty of obtaining this “improved pension” or “non-service connected pension” is demonstrating that the veteran’s disability is a result of their time in the armed forces.
The Ohio veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., are here to help. We have handled claims for disabled veterans in Cleveland, Akron and surrounding areas, and have helped deserving vets obtain disability benefits for a wide range of service-related injuries and conditions. Whether you are in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Warren, Youngstown or surrounding areas, one of our Ohio disability benefits attorneys is ready to answer your questions.
Contact an Ohio veterans’ benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., by calling toll free at 866-728-7528 or using our online contact form today. We are pleased to provide a free claim review. You don’t pay any attorneys’ fees unless you recover benefits.
I did not serve in combat. Do I still qualify for benefits as a disabled veteran?
A lack of combat duty does not affect eligibility for service-connected disability compensation. Many veterans of the armed forces who never served in combat suffer from injuries or diseases acquired or made worse because of their active duty service.
Find out how the Cleveland veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., can help you. We have handled claims for disabled veterans across Ohio, and we have helped deserving vets obtain disability benefits for a wide range of service-related injuries and conditions. Whether you are in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Warren, Youngstown or surrounding areas, one of our Ohio disability benefits attorneys is ready to answer your questions.
Get in touch with an Ohio veterans’ benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., by calling toll free at 866-728-7528 or using our online contact form today. You don’t owe us anything for reviewing you claim. In fact, there are no attorneys’ fees unless your claim is successful.
My veterans’ disability benefits do not pay the bills, but I can’t work. Is there anything I can do?
Veterans’ disability benefits are based on the severity of the veteran’s disability. The Veterans Administration (VA) uses medical records and documents to establish disability ratings on a scale of 0 to 100.
If you think your disability rating is incorrect and you deserve additional veterans’ benefits, you have the right to appeal the VA’s decision regarding your disability rating. There may be opportunity to adjust your Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, as well. Fighting the VA and/or Social Security Administration to appeal a benefits ruling can be frustrating, but often such appeals are successful.
The Ohio disability benefits lawyers of Disparti Law Group, P.A., can assist you as you gather the documentation necessary to apply for or appeal benefits decisions by the VA and/or the Social Security Administration. Whether you are in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Warren, Youngstown or surrounding areas, one of our Ohio disability benefits attorneys is ready to answer your questions.
Contact an Ohio veterans’ benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., by calling toll free at 866-728-7528 or using our online contact form today. Ask us how we can help you get the benefits you need and deserve.
