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Paying taxes on your Social Security Disability Benefits depends on your income.According to the SSA, you may pay taxes ...
10/13/2026

Paying taxes on your Social Security Disability Benefits depends on your income.

According to the SSA, you may pay taxes on up to 85% of your benefits if your "combined income" exceeds $25,000 (individual) or $32,000 (filing jointly). Combined income is your adjusted gross income, plus tax-exempt interest, plus half of your annual benefits.

Get more information on the process: rooselaw.com/how-does-ssd-affect-my-taxes/

Source: ssa.gov/faqs/en/questions/KA-02471.html

Why Is Social Security Asking for My Work History? Social Security needs to know what your previous jobs required so it ...
10/06/2026

Why Is Social Security Asking for My Work History?

Social Security needs to know what your previous jobs required so it can compare the demands of your recent past work with what you are currently able to do.

SSA uses a five-step process to evaluate adult disability claims.
• Are you working?
• Is your condition "severe"?
• Is your condition found in the list of disabling conditions?
• Can you do the work you did previously?
• Can you do any other type of work?

Your work history becomes especially important at Steps 4 and 5. SSA considers whether your medical conditions prevent you from returning to past work and, if not, whether there is other work you may be able to perform based on factors including your age, education, work experience, and transferable skills.

Source: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/qualify.html

There is not one set number of bank statements required for every SSI redetermination. Social Security may verify your a...
09/28/2026

There is not one set number of bank statements required for every SSI redetermination. Social Security may verify your accounts electronically or ask you to provide statements covering the period listed in its request.

Bank statements are only one type of record SSA may review. Depending on your situation, you may also be asked for:
• Pay stubs or income tax returns
• Proof of pensions, unemployment, workers’ compensation, or other income
• Life insurance policies or burial contracts
• Records for vehicles, property, trusts, savings bonds, or other resources
• A lease, utility bills, and other household expense records

Read the redetermination notice carefully and provide the documents requested for each account, source of income, and resource. Missing information may delay the review or affect SSA’s decision about your continued SSI eligibility and payment amount.

If your redetermination results in a reduction, suspension, termination, or overpayment notice that you do not understand, our team can review the notice and explain your options.

Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits is a significant milestone. But the approval letter may spark s...
09/21/2026

Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits is a significant milestone. But the approval letter may spark some questions.

Here is what to expect after you have received an approval:
▪️Back pay: If your case took time to process, you may be entitled to back pay dating back to your established onset date or your application date. The amount depends on your case history.
▪️When payments start: There is a five-month waiting period from your onset date before benefits begin, and the earliest possible beginning month of benefits is 12 months prior to date of application. Benefits start after the waiting period or 12 months before date of application, whichever is later. When you actually receive payment may be delayed due to SSA processing times.
▪️Medicare eligibility: If you are approved for SSDI, you will generally become eligible for Medicare after a 24-month waiting period from your first month of benefit eligibility.
▪️Continuing disability reviews: SSA will periodically review your case to confirm you still meet the criteria for disability. The frequency depends on your condition and whether improvement is expected.
▪️Reporting changes: You are required to report certain changes to SSA, including returning to work and earnings, new or changed receipt of other public benefits, banking changes that affect your direct deposit, change of address, etc…. If in doubt, report the change.

Can congestive heart failure qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?It can, but a diagnosis alone is not enough...
09/19/2026

Can congestive heart failure qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?
It can, but a diagnosis alone is not enough. SSA will review medical testing, treatment history, symptoms, and how the condition affects your ability to maintain regular work.

Our latest blog explains what evidence SSA looks for, what happens if you do not meet the medical listing exactly, and why some CHF disability claims are denied.

Read the full post: https://www.rooselaw.com/social-security-disability-benefits-for-congestive-heart-failure/

Thank you, Barbara, for helping your relative find Roose Ressler & Green, and for your kind words. We're glad we were a...
09/14/2026

Thank you, Barbara, for helping your relative find Roose Ressler & Green, and for your kind words.

We're glad we were able to guide your family member through the Social Security Disability process.

You may be wondering how many hours you can work while on disability, but Social Security tracks earnings, not hours. It...
09/08/2026

You may be wondering how many hours you can work while on disability, but Social Security tracks earnings, not hours. It measures them through a concept called Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).

Generally, if you're performing substantial gainful activity, you can't be found disabled at the same time. The monthly SGA amount in 2026 for non-blind individuals in 2026 is $1,690 in gross earnings.

If you are earning more than that, you generally can't be found disabled.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/sga.html

When you apply for disability, your records are protected. The Social Security Administration (SSA) won't share your per...
08/29/2026

When you apply for disability, your records are protected. The Social Security Administration (SSA) won't share your personal information with anyone unless you allow it.

You can appoint someone to help you by filling out Form SSA-1696, Appointment of Representative. You can complete it electronically or print and mail or fax, whatever's easiest for you.

Naming a trusted caregiver or advocate as your representative gives you an extra layer of help as you navigate your claim, someone who can communicate with SSA, keep track of paperwork and deadlines, and ease the mental load so you can focus on your health.

Source: ssa.gov/forms/ssa-1696.html

Social Security will look at how high blood pressure, diabetes, and related complications affect your ability to work co...
08/19/2026

Social Security will look at how high blood pressure, diabetes, and related complications affect your ability to work consistently.

Those complications may include:
• Nerve pain or numbness
• Vision problems
• Kidney, heart, or circulation issues
• Fatigue
• Difficulty walking, concentrating, or maintaining a regular work schedule

Social Security also reviews your work history, education, treatment history, how your conditions have responded to treatment, and whether your limitations have lasted or are expected to last for at least 12 months.

If high blood pressure, diabetes, or related complications are limiting your ability to work, Roose Ressler & Green can review your situation and discuss whether working with a Social Security Disability lawyer may help.

https://www.rooselaw.com/contact-us/

What are your chances of getting disability for arthritis?A diagnosis of arthritis alone does not determine whether Soci...
08/11/2026

What are your chances of getting disability for arthritis?

A diagnosis of arthritis alone does not determine whether Social Security will approve a disability claim. The agency looks at how your symptoms limit your ability to work and whether you meet the program’s other requirements.

To meet Social Security’s definition of disability, your condition generally must prevent you from working at a substantial level and must have lasted, or be expected to last, for at least 12 months. You do not have to wait until the full 12 months have passed before applying.

Medical records may help document:
▪️ Difficulty standing or walking
▪️ Limited use of your hands, fingers, or wrists
▪️ Trouble lifting, carrying, bending, or reaching
▪️ Pain, stiffness, swelling, or fatigue that affects your workday
▪️ Treatment recommended by your medical providers
▪️ Whether you followed the treatment plan and how your symptoms responded
▪️ Side effects or reasons a treatment could not be continued

Social Security will also consider your age, education, past work, and the combined effects of arthritis and other medical conditions.

If arthritis has limited your ability to work consistently, Roose Ressler & Green can review your situation and discuss whether representation may help. We serve clients across Northern Ohio through our Lorain and Wooster offices, with virtual appointments available.

https://www.rooselaw.com/contact-us/

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