Stewart Jaffy &: Assoc. Co., LPA, Attorneys at Law
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306 E. Gay Street, Columbus, OH  43315  
Tel: 614/228-6148

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Social Security Disability Guide
(Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Disability)

This page provides links to answers to frequently asked questions about the Social Security Disability system:

  1. Overview of Social Security Disability
    What is Social Security Disability and how does it differ from workers' compensation?

  2. Social Security Disability and Workers' Compensation.
    What happens if you receive Social Security Disability benefits and workers' compensation benefits?

  3. Eligibility Standards
    What are the three requirements you must satisfy to be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits?

  4. "Disability" Standard
    What is the Social Security standard for "disability"?

  5. "Durational" Requirement
    What is the "durational requirement" which you must satisfy to be eligible for Social Security Disability?

  6. "Disability Insured Status"
    What is "disability insured status" (which is another requirement which you must satisfy to be eligible for Social Security Disability)?

  7. Claim Procedure
    What procedure does Social Security follow in processing a claim for disability benefits?

  8. Initial Claim Application
    How is the initial claim application processed?

  9. Reconsideration
    What happens on reconsideration?

  10. The Administrative Law Judge Hearing
    What happens at the Administrative Law Judge hearing?

  11. The "Five-Step" Evaluation Process
    What is the  five-step evaluation which the Administrative Law Judge will apply when considering the claim?

  12. Vocational Evidence/The "Grids"
    How is vocational evidence used at the Administrative Law Judge hearing, and what are the "grids" which may be applied by the Administrative Law Judge?

  13. The Appeals Council
    What happens when an Administrative Law Judge's decision is appealed to the Appeals Council?

  14. Appeal to Federal Court
    What happens when an unfavorable Appeals Council decision is appealed to federal court?
Disabled?

Stewart Jaffy & Associates can help you receive the Social Security Disability benefits you are entitled to.  We are based in Columbus and represent Ohioans thoughout the state who are seeking Social Security Disability benefits though the administrative process. 

We also represent people who have industrial claims or who have a disability claim before another state administrative agency (PERS, STRS, SERS or police and fire fighters disability).

Initial consultations with potential clients are free.  If you are interested in talking with us about a potential case, call us at 614/228-6148.  For more information about our firm, click here.
 


Stewart Jaffy & Associates Co., LPA | Attorneys at Law
306 E. Gay St. | Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 228-6148 | Fax: (614) 228-6140
http://www.jaffylaw.com

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