What is OHO? (Formerly ODAR) The Social Security hearings office is now known as the Office of Hearings Operations, or OHO, where it was once known as the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). The majority of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) claims are approved at the OHO … Read more
How to Check the Status of a Social Security Disability Claim The United States government may take several months to make a decision about your Disability claim. What happens if you have questions about your Social Security Disability status during that time? In order to be proactive and track your Social Security Disability application status … Read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Social Security Disability Insurance – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is among the long list of conditions that can qualify for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has become a much bigger issue in recent decades due to the expanded use of computers and keyboards, … Read more
Social Security Disability Insurance and Depression Depression occurs in various forms and is to some extent the body’s natural way of dealing with imbalances in different spheres. If left untreated for long periods of time, it could become an illness that causes disability to an otherwise functional individual. In the United States today, depression tops … Read more
Social Security Disability Insurance – Obesity Morbid obesity is a medical condition characterized by the excess accumulation of body fat. Adults who are obese have a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or greater, and morbidly obese adults have a BMI of 40 or greater. Morbidly obese adults often have difficulties with mobility and several … Read more
Type I Or Type II Diabetes Social Security Disability and Type I or Type II Diabetes There are quite a large number of people who apply for disability benefits due to complications that arise as a result of diabetes. If the diabetes is too severe, it could cause organ damage or medical conditions that limit … Read more
Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability You may be wondering if you can receive both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Workers Compensation benefits. The answer is yes. If you qualify for both programs, you can receive them at the same time. Workers Comp and SSDI are separate programs though. Workers Compensation is run … Read more
Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer Information The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be confusing and complicated. Most applicants aren’t sure how to submit the right medical documentation and fill out the required paperwork. Because of this, over 65 percent of claims are initially denied. Should You Hire a Disability Lawyer? … Read more
What Medical Conditions Qualify for SSI & SSDI? Tom’s arthritis gets worse every year. Jackie recently discovered she’s facing ovarian cancer, and her friend Bella is having severe back issues. All of these individuals should consider filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. But with so many different types of medical conditions, how can … Read more
What’s the Difference Between SSI & SSDI? The big difference between SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability) is that SSDI is meant for workers who have built up enough work credits and SSI is for low-income people who don’t have enough work credits for SSDI or have never worked. While a lot … Read more