Ohio Social Security Disability Lawyers
If a severe injury or illness prevents you from working, we help you navigate the SSA's complex evaluation process and secure the benefits you've earned.
Understanding Social Security Disability
If you suffered a severe injury on the job or are disabled from illness, you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Determining whether you qualify is a complex process, and we recommend the advice of a legal professional to make sure you get everything to which you're entitled.
At Cox, Koltak & Gibson, you meet with an attorney during your first consultation and that attorney handles your case every step of the way. We provide the personal attention every claim deserves.
Disability Benefits Alongside Workers' Comp
You may receive Social Security Disability payments regardless of any workers' compensation claim or personal injury lawsuit you've filed. Our attorneys coordinate both claims so you don't lose benefits or run afoul of the complex offset rules.
The Five-Step Evaluation Process
The Social Security Administration evaluates every claimant against a sequential five-step test. Borderline cases turn on these details.
Are you currently working?
Eligibility hinges on whether you're engaged in "substantial gainful activity" — a determination that depends on pay level and the value of the work performed.
Do you have a severe impairment?
Your condition must significantly limit your ability to perform basic work-related activities for at least twelve months.
Do you have a listed impairment?
The SSA maintains a list of impairments considered severe enough to automatically qualify — meeting or medically equaling a listing is often a fast path to approval.
Can you perform any past relevant work?
The SSA weighs your medical restrictions against the demands of jobs you've held in the past 15 years.
Is there other work in the economy you can perform?
This final step considers your age, education, skills, and residual functional capacity to identify any job in the national economy you could still do.
Two Categories of Social Security Benefits
Disability Insurance Benefits
Coverage funded by the Social Security tax you've paid through payroll. DIB payments are typically larger than SSI, but eligibility depends on how long and how recently you've worked.
Supplemental Security Income
A needs-based program for disabled individuals with limited income and assets. SSI does not require prior work history — eligibility is based on financial need and level of disability.
We Can Represent You
Applying for disability payments isn't easy. Our legal professionals thoroughly investigate every aspect of your injury or illness, coordinate with your medical providers, and pursue compensation from every possible source — so you can focus on your health.
- Initial application preparation and filing
- Reconsideration appeals for denied claims
- Administrative Law Judge hearings
- Coordination with your workers' compensation claim
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