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According to the Social Security Administration, individuals may receive Social Security disability if they are unable to participate in substantial gainful activity.

Previous posts addressed the fact that you can apply for Social Security Disability Benefits based on stress and anxiety.

In Ohio, there are thousands of people who suffer from disorders or illnesses that prevent them from working or making a living wage. For those people, Social Security disability benefits are available, but the process is often cumbersome and time-consuming. When you are unable to work to obtain an income, you need help quickly. According to AARP, there are certain conditions and illnesses that allow you to fast-track the decision on your benefits to get help sooner.

When you have a disability that is serious enough to prevent you from making a living, you may have reason to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. Available through the U.S. Social Security Administration, SSDI benefits help those who cannot make a living in a traditional sense cover their basic living expenses.

If you get Social Security Disability benefits, your spouse or former spouse may be able to claim benefits on your record. It depends on certain requirements as to whether he or she can claim the benefits. It also may have an impact on the amount he or she receives. It is important to understand how claiming benefits on another person’s record works before you make the decision to do so.

There is generally no particular age limit for an individual to apply for and receive Social Security Disability Insurance. Because employees begin earning benefits when they start working at their first job, you do not need to reach a certain age to apply for SSDI.

If you have a child with a disability, you know how important it is to find ways for your child to have an income stream sufficient to provide for their care and basic living expenses. For children who are over the age of 18, your Social Security earnings may well provide an opportunity to receive financial benefits.

Whether you receive benefits from Social Security or not, there are many scammers out there who want to try to trick you into sending them money or giving them access to your Social Security number so that they can commit criminal acts. These scams often work best when they target someone who is receiving benefits because they know that you need your benefits and will do anything to ensure you keep receiving them.

If you suffer from a medical condition that makes it impossible for you to hold a job, then you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. SSDI benefits are notoriously difficult to get because the program has strict requirements.

As the cost of living increases, disabled veterans in Ohio may need additional assistance to make ends meet.